2nd Half Optimism

Chicago, let's be optimistic. See that glass, I believe it's half full. Don't boo, but rather be happy. It is the East, it is after the break, and there could be great things for those Bulls. Could be.

Then let's see what could turn around the good guys:

1. Health--Mr. Deng and Mr. Gordon could find it, somewhere. I know the money isn't in your wallets guys, but come on. Deng's back might never be 100% this year, but a little front court help is in order to climb up into the playoffs.

2. Last year becomes this year--The Bulls play like last year, like how everyone thought they would. Defense becomes tighter, energy charges up, and we win.

3. Thabo--he's played well. At least you must admit the Swiss Mis(ter) has put in some work and has a little bit of confidence. His defense is there, and everyone can see that jumper and understanding of offense coming around. He's the 2 guard of the future, I mean right now. Gordon is the best 6th man in the league, thanks in part, to Sefolosha.

4. New Head Coach--Larry Brown. Hey, I'm down for the Brown. A championship who can do good things with less than stellar pieces. He got an AI lead 76ers team to the Finals. Can you remember any other players other than Iverson on that squad? Aaron McKie doesn't count.

5. The East--there are no beasts in this conference minus Detroit--whom we swept--and Boston who is eventually going to win the whole thing. I know I've said it a 100 times, but the playoffs and making noise isn't out of the question.

6. There is always baseball.