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Top 10 Chicago Bulls
Today on Throwback Thursday, we honor the Chicago Bulls, who officially joined the NBA as an expansion franchise on January 16, 1966.
From their inception in 1966-67 to the current edition of the team, Chicago has seen both the heights of NBA life (winning six championships from 1991-98) to the low points (amassing 10 top 10 NBA Draft selections from 2000-08).
From those early days of the Jerry Sloan/Bob Love/Norm Van Lier teams to the Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen-led championship squads to today’s teams featuring former Kia MVP Derrick Rose, we reflect on the 10 players who most shaped the Bulls’ fortunes.
Relive these games on NBA TV today
Noon ET — Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1989 Eastern Conference first round, Game 5 — Michael Jordan, in one of his greatest clutch moments, drilled a game-winning jump shot to knock off the Cavaliers in the fifth and deciding game of the series.
8 p.m. ET — Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 1990 Eastern Conference semifinals, Game 5 — Despite trailing by double-digits in the 4th quarter, Michael Jordan led the Bulls with 45 points, which proved to be enough as Chicago defeated Philadelphia.
10 p.m. ET — Chicago Bulls vs. Boston Celtics, 2009 Eastern Conference first round, Game 6 — Derrick Rose scored 28 points and blocked Rajon Rondo’s potential game-winner as the Bulls beat the defending champions 128-127 in triple overtime to tie the first-round series.
Midnight ET — Michael Jordan: His Airness — From his days as a child in North Carolina to his retirement with the Chicago Bulls in 1999, “His Airness” takes you on a journey through Michael Jordan’s career.
1 a.m. ET — Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons, 1987 Eastern Conference Finals, Game 5 — Larry Bird steals an errant pass and passes to Dennis Johnson for the game-winning lay-up in this memorable elimination game.
Great Bulls moments
