The Chicago Bulls got younger, quicker, and have more offensive punch with this trade. Ben Wallace was a great rebounder, capable of changing the complexion of a game, but his days were coming to a slow end. Joe Smith was a decent guy coming off the bench, but he will be a quick afterthought. The Bulls need a exclamatory now and they seem to have gotten one with this trade. Larry Hughes can score, and the Bulls need someone who can score. Luol Deng is really talented, but he has had an injury prone season. Drew Gooden can provide good minutes and can fit into the Bulls offense, whatever that is.
After more than half a season, maybe there is hope at the United Center. Congrats John Paxson for pulling off this deal. Due the weak Eastern Conference, perhaps the Bulls can even make the playoffs. There could be some excitement in Chi-town, this spring, quite a change from this heretofore disappointing season.
