chicago bulls history
chicago bulls history
Chicago Bulls tickets have certainly given fans in the Windy City a roller coaster ride. From a handful of NBA Championship rings to a fistful of reasons to shake their heads in disgust, Bulls fans have seen the best and the worst the game of hoops has to offer. But things are definitely on the upswing under coach Scott Skiles. Respectability and another playoff berth are well within the grasp of this crop of youngsters. But does the current group have enough potential to the Bulls’ championship teams of yesteryear. Find out by picking up your Chicago Bulls tickets today.
Basketball fans in Chicago have had a love affair with the Bulls since the team joined the NBA for the 1966-1967 season. Through ups and downs over the course of 25 years, the Bulls ranged from very bad to pretty good with a lot of average play in between. The 1970’s were good years, years in which Bulls fans could enjoy the play of NBA standouts like Bob Love and Jerry Sloan. But it wasn’t until the 80’s that the rocket ship of the Chicago Bulls blasted off with the drafting of Michael Jordan.
In his first season (1984-85), Jordan averaged 28.2 points per game, was named Rookie of the Year and made the first of his nine All Star appearances. A good start, but things would get even better. Jordan went on to lead the NBA in scoring every year from 1987 to 1993 averaging more than 30 points a game. Named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player three times, Jordan also earned MVP Honors in the NBA All Star game twice (1988, 1996).
But more than his individual honors, Jordan was the key element in the Bulls winning an unprecedented six NBA Championships in the decade of the 90’s. The catalyst came in the form of head coach Phil Jackson. Jackson stressed an innovative offense, stout defense, and teamwork, three factors that molded the Chicago Bulls into dynasty.
1991 saw the Bulls advance through the playoffs, eliminating the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and the defending NBA Champion Detroit Pistons. Jordan, Scottie Pippen and company went on to down Magic Johnson and the Lakers, bringing an NBA Championship back to Chicago. Five more NBA Championships would follow in the 90’s, making the Chicago Bulls the undisputed NBA dynasty of their era.
With Jordan’s retirement, the Bulls fell on hard times. A string of losing seasons, poor trades and questionable coaching led to the resignation of longtime franchise executive Jerry Krause. Late in 2003, Scott Skiles was named head coach. His makeover of the team in both style and personnel resulted in a 47-win season in 2005 and the Bulls first playoff berth in years, with new stars emerging in the form of Ben Gordon, Kirk Hinrich, and center Eddie Curry.
Chicago Bulls tickets are once again sporting the luster that only comes with playoff expectations. Scott Skiles has assembled a group of young talent that has the potential to challenge for a Central Division title. With the echo of past glory that surrounds this historic franchise, throngs of faithful Chicago Bulls ticket holders are once again packing the seats in the United Center.
