The Chicago Bulls are turning over a new leaf.
Every team has some sort of identity, and the Bulls have employed one of the most set-in-stone philosophies ever since Tom Thibodeau took over. They're going to win by playing suffocating defense, and any offensive boost is just gravy.
Not anymore.
Signing Pau Gasol and bringing over Nikola Mirotic from Real Madrid is just part of Chicago's evolution, cementing an offseason of growth that should allow the team to play high-quality ball on both sides of the 94-foot-long hard court.
Is the stellar defense gone? Not at all, but it'll be accompanied by a new style of play in Chi-Town.
Offense Matters
The Bulls have been a team built around a standout defense for quite some time now, but they're attempting to make the leap and become a squad that can win games on both ends of the court.
Thibodeau became the head coach in the Windy City before the start of the 2010-11 season. Take a gander at his teams' offensive and defensive ratings ever since:
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Pau Gasol and Nikola Mirotic Signings Show the Chicago Bulls’ Evolution
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