I appreciate how your essay easily flows; laying out specific details for the reader to understand what is going on with the Chicago Bulls. Recalling the golden years with the “1990s dynasty led by Michael Jordan” paints the picture of yester year and follows with the current issues. You don’t lay down a whiney story of blame, but evenly present the groundwork for the dismissal of both Paxson and Forman.
Not an avid basketball sports fan, I do somewhat understand and follow your description of “drafting an All-Star in Jimmy Butler…and… Derrick Rose.” The fun phrases “positive blips on an otherwise disappointing radar…and… during their brief sabbatical from protracted mediocrity” are catchy and refreshing. I have