Beware The Curse of Krause, Bulls Fans!

Quote Originally Posted by PapaShango:

Was it a curse when they drafted the 2011 NBA MVP in 2009?
You are as blind as a bat while capping this series.

-The Chicago Bulls failed to acquire Dwyane Wade or LeBron James during the 2010 Superstar Sweepstakes. Instead, they ended up with Carlos Boozer.
They ended up with Boozer because Lebron and Wade wanted to party in south beach, not win championships.

-"You can't have midgets running your backcourt.” Scottie Pippen’s assessment of the Chicago Bulls with Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon in 2008. Humor me: Kirk Hinrich 6’4”, Ben Gordon 6’4”, and Derrick Rose 6’3”. Hmmm.
Derrick Rose should not be in the same sentence as Hinrich or Gordon. 

-Derrick Rose is a choke artist. SEE: Derrick Rose can’t make a clutch free throw during Memphis’ collapse to Kansas in 2008 NCAA Final. Also related: They seriously blew a 9-point lead in 2 minutes? Also related: You’ve got to be kidding me, seriously, a 9-point lead in 2 minutes?
Good thing the NBA Playoffs aren't decided with 1 game.  Again, pointless argument. 

-Joakim Noah’s hair.
You mean the guy that won 2 National Championships at Florida?
The same guy that grabbed 14 rebounds and was a monster on D?

Quote Originally Posted by AustinHoopDream:

Quote Originally Posted by SarahJPhilli:



Do you know what a tongue in cheek blog is?

Quote Originally Posted by SarahJPhilli:

I never thought I’d feel sorry for Chicago Bulls fans.

In the 90’s, the Chicago Bulls had it all. I, like most of you, cheered on Michael Jordan during his quest to solidify his legacy as the best ever. I only have faint memories of the early three-peat since I was far too young to remember things clearly. I'll never forget the jump shot over Byron Russell to clinch the 6th NBA Championship in eight years for the Bulls.

I used to sing, "Be Like Mike"---the Gatorade anthem. I adored these guys.

The Bulls slayed Magic, Clyde, Barkley, Kemp, Malone and Stockton. However, in all of their success, a curse was brewing.

Jerry Krause, Chicago Bulls General Manager at that time, had a budding feud with Phil Jackson that ultimately ended the Chicago Bulls reign at the top of the NBA. It was reported in Playing for Keeps that Krause specifically told Jackson, "I don't care if it's 82-and-0 this year, you're fucking gone.”

With Jackson’s departure imminent, the Bulls knew they’d also lose Jordan. Jerry Krause didn’t flinch.

The Curse of Krause was born.

When Jordan’s Bulls were destroyed by management in 1998, I was so devastated that I made an art project dedicated to the Curse of Krause. It was the Chicago Bulls logo with “CURSED” written over the top of it. Well, it actually said “MALDITO” because I was in Spanish immersion, but you get the point.

You’re probably rolling your eyes right now, especially if you’re a Bulls fan.

Dig a little deeper though, and you’ll feel the impact of the Krause Curse.

-The Chicago Bulls failed to acquire Dwyane Wade or LeBron James during the 2010 Superstar Sweepstakes. Instead, they ended up with Carlos Boozer.

-"You can't have midgets running your backcourt.” Scottie Pippen’s assessment of the Chicago Bulls with Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon in 2008. Humor me: Kirk Hinrich 6’4”, Ben Gordon 6’4”, and Derrick Rose 6’3”. Hmmm.

-Derrick Rose is a choke artist. SEE: Derrick Rose can’t make a clutch free throw during Memphis’ collapse to Kansas in 2008 NCAA Final. Also related: They seriously blew a 9-point lead in 2 minutes? Also related: You’ve got to be kidding me, seriously, a 9-point lead in 2 minutes?

-Joakim Noah’s hair.

I could go on and on.

So, before you get too excited for the Chicago Bulls blowout win over the Miami Heat as the Series clincher, please brace yourself for the Krause Curse.

The Miami Heat typically struggle on 3+ days of rest, right?

Eastern Conference Game 2 Pick: Miami Heat ML

Eastern Conference Series Pick: Miami Heat (EVEN)

2011 NBA Playoffs Prediction: The Chicago Bulls have no shot at being crowned champs this year.

Quote Originally Posted by kaponofor3:

Quote Originally Posted by trehoops:

   she was just kidding.  another moronic thread to attract attention.   she said that miami will win series, (largest nba bet of year), the bulls could win the first two games,  but if they do miami is "dead in the water"!!!    huh!!??   what a goofball!   

Quote Originally Posted by PapaShango:

Was it a curse when they drafted the 2011 NBA MVP in 2009?
You are as blind as a bat while capping this series.

-The Chicago Bulls failed to acquire Dwyane Wade or LeBron James during the 2010 Superstar Sweepstakes. Instead, they ended up with Carlos Boozer.
They ended up with Boozer because Lebron and Wade wanted to party in south beach, not win championships.

-"You can't have midgets running your backcourt.” Scottie Pippen’s assessment of the Chicago Bulls with Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon in 2008. Humor me: Kirk Hinrich 6’4”, Ben Gordon 6’4”, and Derrick Rose 6’3”. Hmmm.
Derrick Rose should not be in the same sentence as Hinrich or Gordon. 

-Derrick Rose is a choke artist. SEE: Derrick Rose can’t make a clutch free throw during Memphis’ collapse to Kansas in 2008 NCAA Final. Also related: They seriously blew a 9-point lead in 2 minutes? Also related: You’ve got to be kidding me, seriously, a 9-point lead in 2 minutes?
Good thing the NBA Playoffs aren't decided with 1 game.  Again, pointless argument. 

-Joakim Noah’s hair.
You mean the guy that won 2 National Championships at Florida?
The same guy that grabbed 14 rebounds and was a monster on D?

Quote Originally Posted by depeche2:

The only thing worse than betting on mystique is betting on imagined curses. 

Quote Originally Posted by SarahJPhilli:

I never thought I’d feel sorry for Chicago Bulls fans.

In the 90’s, the Chicago Bulls had it all. I, like most of you, cheered on Michael Jordan during his quest to solidify his legacy as the best ever. I only have faint memories of the early three-peat since I was far too young to remember things clearly. I'll never forget the jump shot over Byron Russell to clinch the 6th NBA Championship in eight years for the Bulls.

I used to sing, "Be Like Mike"---the Gatorade anthem. I adored these guys.

The Bulls slayed Magic, Clyde, Barkley, Kemp, Malone and Stockton. However, in all of their success, a curse was brewing.

Jerry Krause, Chicago Bulls General Manager at that time, had a budding feud with Phil Jackson that ultimately ended the Chicago Bulls reign at the top of the NBA. It was reported in Playing for Keeps that Krause specifically told Jackson, "I don't care if it's 82-and-0 this year, you're fucking gone.”

With Jackson’s departure imminent, the Bulls knew they’d also lose Jordan. Jerry Krause didn’t flinch.

The Curse of Krause was born.

When Jordan’s Bulls were destroyed by management in 1998, I was so devastated that I made an art project dedicated to the Curse of Krause. It was the Chicago Bulls logo with “CURSED” written over the top of it. Well, it actually said “MALDITO” because I was in Spanish immersion, but you get the point.

You’re probably rolling your eyes right now, especially if you’re a Bulls fan.

Dig a little deeper though, and you’ll feel the impact of the Krause Curse.

-The Chicago Bulls failed to acquire Dwyane Wade or LeBron James during the 2010 Superstar Sweepstakes. Instead, they ended up with Carlos Boozer.

-"You can't have midgets running your backcourt.” Scottie Pippen’s assessment of the Chicago Bulls with Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon in 2008. Humor me: Kirk Hinrich 6’4”, Ben Gordon 6’4”, and Derrick Rose 6’3”. Hmmm.

-Derrick Rose is a choke artist. SEE: Derrick Rose can’t make a clutch free throw during Memphis’ collapse to Kansas in 2008 NCAA Final. Also related: They seriously blew a 9-point lead in 2 minutes? Also related: You’ve got to be kidding me, seriously, a 9-point lead in 2 minutes?

-Joakim Noah’s hair.

I could go on and on.

So, before you get too excited for the Chicago Bulls blowout win over the Miami Heat as the Series clincher, please brace yourself for the Krause Curse.

The Miami Heat typically struggle on 3+ days of rest, right?

Eastern Conference Game 2 Pick: Miami Heat ML

Eastern Conference Series Pick: Miami Heat (EVEN)

2011 NBA Playoffs Prediction: The Chicago Bulls have no shot at being crowned champs this year.

Quote Originally Posted by Baldies:



You posted pictures of yourself. Looks like you're a nice young lady in her early twenties...maybe 25 tops...
So you cheered for the Bulls in the 90's...You were  about 5-8 yrs then?...
But "made an art project in 1998", CMON MAN !!!! That's 13 yrs ago..How old were you then????

Quote Originally Posted by SarahJPhilli:

Oh, you guys. You make me laugh.