It’s hard to believe that Joakim Noah had a breakout season in 2013-14 considering that he has long been respected as one of the league’s fiercest competitors and best defenders.
However, the hardware and accolades the seven-year veteran racked up catapulted him into the elite echelon of NBA players. He was selected as an All-Star for the second consecutive time, made the All-NBA first team and the NBA All-Defensive first team and won the Defensive Player of the Year award. Not too shabby.
With superstar Derrick Rose out due to another knee injury last year, Noah took the reins as team leader. Head coach Tom Thibodeau restructured his offense around the big man, and basketball fans were treated to a beautiful evolution in the center's game.
For this upcoming campaign, the former Florida Gator has Rose back and a great frontcourt complement in trooper Pau Gasol. Those players, along with the supporting cast, put the Chicago Bulls back on the cusp of championship contention and positions Noah to have another abundantly productive run.
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