The Seven Legendary Flock of the Famous Chicago Flock has a new owner

until arrival Luke Dongic He was a 36-year-old Slovenian national from Ljubljana who has left by far the biggest mark on the main basketball scene in the world. At the same time, he is also the Slovenian player with the longest time in the NBA, where he will also play for Chicago, after Phoenix, Houston, Miami, Toronto and Brooklyn. The franchise was marked from Storm City by a dynasty in the 1990s led by Michael Jordan And his right hand Scottie Pippin, who led the bikes to the six episodes in the club’s history. He also played an important role in the second trilogy Tony Kokok. One of the best European basketball players in history has worn the number seven in the white, red and black jersey, as he has done throughout his career, but it does not hang from the ceiling of United Center like the number 23 and 33, for example. From the legends mentioned earlier. Now it is another giant week of European basketball – Goran Dragic.

“Chicago played very well last year. Played fast basketball with a high tempo and a lot of steals. I also love to play like this and have played that way all my career. Unfortunately, the team had a lot of problems with injuries last year. I spoke with Vucevich and the coach before I arrived. To Donovan. I’m also on good terms with Karnishovas, who we worked with in Houston. They wanted to bring me in last year. I decided this was the right environment for me, and I’m glad to be here. » said Dragic, who was visited by the head coach in his home country after the agreement was concluded Billy Donovan. EuroBasket MVP of 2017 believes he can give a lot to the new team. On the ground, where he will lead the second unit, it is a pick-and-roll game, in which he excels, playing in front of his teammates. Meanwhile, he will take on the mentoring role with younger basketball players and can also be one of the loudest voices in the locker room and one of the leaders.

Chicago has already shown an interest in Dragic last year

goji He left a huge imprint on the NBA. Two years ago, he was brilliant in the bubble in Orlando, making it to the finals with Miami, but then got hurt at the start of the series. He said the desire to win the ring drives him forward. The ensuing season did not go as planned, followed by a move to Toronto, where he was not fit and played only five matches. He waited to be traded until just before the end of the transfer window he ended up in San Antonio, with whom he agreed to buy his contract. As a free agent, with vast experience and undeniable quality that he still possesses, he has been the subject of interest from many clubs who had high ambitions. Chicago was among them. For example, the later champion Golden State also showed interest, he was very close to an agreement with Milwaukee, but in the end he was convinced by Brooklyn, but the episode was not successful.

The Nets couldn’t find the right chemistry with many of the big names and the season ended for them in the first round of the playoffs, with Boston bettering 4-0. Same as Chicago, which was no match for Milwaukee (4:1). But in the summer, Dragic landed among the bulls and, as he says, came to the new environment perfectly prepared. He is in very good shape, having called off the retirement of the national team this year and played in the European Championship, and he is already in a competitive rhythm, as he has always been in the past, when he had work of the chosen type in the summer. . The Bulls finished sixth in the East last year and reached the playoffs after four dry seasons. This year they need to prove it was a step forward and not just a flash, but the Chicago Flock has significantly higher goals and wants to go one step higher. Most experts place them in positions that, along with the competition in the Eastern Conference, bring them additional clincher qualifications. The reason why bulls are not seeing higher is primarily due to medical records.

Last year they proved their abilities in a full lineup. They started the season brilliantly and were the most pleasantly surprised until January. With a record 27 wins and 13 losses, they led the East, and then after injury Lonzo Pool Followed by 19 wins against 23 losses and a drop in the standings. In addition to the first organizer of the game, they also had problems with injuries Alex CarusoAnd the Patrick Williams Finally Zach LavigneThe Chicago game’s biggest flaws were the unconvincing defense, which was among the worst in the league, and the mediocre long-range shot. At the same time, they had a very poor record in encounters with the best teams in the league. Since the COO is Lithuanian Arturas Karnishovas, She was very active in the market. a little less this year, but they made sure to extend the bench and add experience with Dragić, who they assert brings a winning mentality, and Andrew DrummondWhich enhanced the rigidity under the rings.

Excellent season for Dirosan

The key remains under the basket Nikola VucevicAnd in Chicago, they hope that Montenegro, who previously played in the match, can achieve this First Star, he came close to the level he would have performed in an Orlando shirt. It’s a great season Demar DeRozanWhich many doubted when he reached the bulls. The basketball winger, who scored from half a distance with a remarkable percentage, was among the top scorers in the league, and was eventually named to the top five. He and LaVine formed an explosive attacking line and were among the top scorers when he led Chicago. Bulls fans can only hope they can repeat last year’s performance. Williams holds the position of the wing center, an investment for the future. It has already shown its quality, and this year it is expected to upgrade the previous games.

The biggest mystery is the location of the first « play » ball, which has already had two surgeries after January for a knee injury and will surely miss the new season opener. When will he return is still a question. Donovan has quite a few options, but it looks like the wand of the top five will fall into the hands of another young man – Ayu Dosunmuju, Who will come out of a good first season after being the 38th pick last year. Dragić will be the leader of the other five, with Carus at his side, who can also take over the organization of the game, but otherwise is one of the best defensive players in this squad. In the absence of the ball, Caruso or Dragic could have Donovan’s hand stretched to the ground at crucial moments. Articles from the bench are also important Jefonte Green And the Kobe WhiteAnd perhaps the 18th pick for this year’s draft could join them in this role Del Terry.

« We have Vučević under the basket, and he’s an all-star player. He can play with his back, ‘pick up and roll’ and also shoot from a distance. DeMar has shown his ability. He’s a player in important moments. He knows how to shoot, he can pass and defend too. The same applies in practice to Zack The coach wants the ball to spin at all times If we play as a team and share the ball, it will be easier for everyone. We have a lot of talented players who can score after a one-on-one match. They are the first line is Demar and Zack, who we know will take charge in the crucial moments, And the rest of us should make it easier for them.” Dragic described the team, adding that there is a very good atmosphere in the team, which was already created in the previous season. He added that the performances from the first part should be based on this year.