Tag: All-Star

Derrick Rose Puts Exclamation Point on All-Star Resume; Also Finds Time to Save Haiti

23 January, 2010 (07:46) | Chicago Bulls | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

The Phoenix Who?  That’s what Vinny Del Negro is asking after last night’s beat down.  Random fact: Since Vinny started coaching the Bulls, they are 3-0 against his former employer.  Anyways, this post is not about Vinny Del Negro, or even the Bulls giving the Suns a spanking.  This is about Derrick Rose’s performance.  Let’s [...]

Rick Morrissey Is Driving The Joakim Noah Bandwagon, And There’s Room For a Few More

12 November, 2009 (09:35) | Chicago Bulls | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

Before I start in on this post (which is mostly going to be about how Noah should be an all-star this season), I just want to throw out a huge “I told you so”.  I have loved Noah since day 1 (yes Ethan, I’m happy we took him over Spencer Hawes), and now that everyone [...]

The Resurgence of Derrek Lee

8 July, 2009 (12:00) | Baseball, Chicago Cubs | By: Stormin' Norman Disciple

I remember a guy named Derrek Lee.  From 2001-2003, he averaged about 26 home runs, 35 doubles and 80 walks a season, while winning a Gold Glove at first base in 2003.  He was just on the cusp of being a perennial all-star.  The Cubs at the time had a young Korean with a lot [...]