Re. Rose’s defense: at the PG position, you rely so heavily on the guys behind you giving good protection, no matter how athletic you are. Tony Parker has Duncan behind him and doesn’t look as bad; Nash has nobody who cares and he looks worse than Rose. That said, if Rose wants to be a ‘great’ player and a team leader, he should add some serious D to his off-season work list. His hands don’t seem active enough.

Also: I love how the floodgates have opened following these tough losses — fire Vinny, fire Salmons, even ‘fire Reinsdorf’. Fire the owner? Um … isn’t he the owner?

I think the biggest lesson of this last stretch should be this: Hinrich and Thomas are essential to the success of the Bulls right now. Hinrich is the best defensive guard on the roster, and Thomas gives the back-side blocking help the team so desperately needs. Add Ty’s athleticism and growing J, with Hinrich’s ability to make shots and hit 3s… those two players are sorely missed.

Keeping Gordon was the only smart move — he’s the most valuable piece in a sign and trade. But Reinsdorf was too cheap to pay the luxury tax FOR ONE STINKING YEAR. Even considering that the Bulls have been the most profitable team in basketball for the past 15+ years (look it up, I’m not making this stuff up).

This is Reinsdorf’s fault. The Bulls are a business to him; he doesn’t even like basketball. I bet I can count on one finger the amount of Bulls games he’s watched this year. He spends $110 million a year on the White Sox when The Cell is half empty for most games — yet refuses to spend more han 68 million a year on a Bulls team that sells out ever game.

Remember the words of your team’s owner Bulls fans: “I would trade all six Bulls championships for this one” — Reinsdorf after the White Sox won the 2005 World Series. Yep, that’s our JR.

Why do I bother with this team again?