The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team that competes in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Chicago Bulls were founded on January 16, 1966, and are currently 57 years old. Originally named the Chicago Matadors, but changed to the Bulls in 1966, by Owner Dick Klein. He wanted a name that was short and easy to remember, like the other Chicago sports teams (the Bears, Cubs, Sox, and Hawks). The Bulls' name and logo are some of the most recognizable in the NBA, and they represent a team with a rich history and a passionate fan base.
Currently, Billy Donovan is the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. He was hired in September 2020. Donovan previously coached the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2015 to 2020. The team is also known for the iconic red and black uniforms and their passionate fan base. While the Bulls struggled in their early years, they began to turn things around in the 1970s, and continued to get better in the 1980s, and in 1984, they drafted Michael Jordan as the third overall pick in the NBA draft. With the addition of Jordan, the Bulls began dominating the NBA in the 1990s, winning six championships in eight years, with Jordan being named Finals MVP each time. The Bulls were led by a core group of players that included Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Steve Kerr and head coach, Phil Jackson.
The Bulls continued to be a successful team in the early 2000s, but they were unable to win another NBA championship. Jordan retired from the NBA in 2003, and the team struggled to find a replacement. The Bulls are currently in the midst of a rebuild, and they have a number of young and talented players. The Bulls are hoping to compete for a championship again in the near future. With a legacy full of heart, excellence and success, they have inspired generations of basketball fans, and they continue to be one of the most popular teams in the NBA.
Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls
Michael Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest basketball player of all time. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1963, and attended Laney High School in Wilmington, North Carolina. In high school, Jordan was cut from the varsity basketball team as a sophomore, but he made the team the following year and went on to become one of the best players in the state.
After high school, Jordan attended the University of North Carolina, where he played for the Tar Heels from 1981 to 1984. During his time at North Carolina, Jordan led the Tar Heels to a national championship in 1982 and was named the National College Player of the Year in 1983 and 1984.
In 1984, Jordan was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the third overall pick in the NBA draft. Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls for 13 seasons, from 1984 to 1993 and from 1995 to 1998. He took a two-year break to play minor league baseball in 1994 and 1995. During his time with the Bulls, Jordan won six NBA championships, six NBA Finals MVP awards, and five NBA MVP awards. He was also a ten-time NBA scoring champion and a nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection. The Bulls retired Jordan's number 23 jersey in 1995. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.
Phil Jackson, who was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989 to 1998, played a pivotal role in Jordan's career. Jordan has said that Jackson helped him become a better player and leader.
Michel Jordan’s overall career stats with the Bulls
Michael Jordan averaged 31.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 930 games for the Bulls in his career.
Michel Jordan’s milestones with the Bulls
6× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998)
6× NBA Finals MVP (1991–1993, 1996–1998)
5× NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998)
12× NBA All-Star (1985–1993, 1996–1998)
3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998)
10× All-NBA First Team (1987–1993, 1996–1998)
9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1988–1993, 1996–1998)
NBA Rookie of the Year (1985)
10× NBA scoring champion (1987–1993, 1996–1998)
3× NBA steals leader (1988, 1990, 1993)
3× AP Athlete of the Year (1991–1993)
2× IBM Award (1985, 1989)
Michael Jordan’s championship wins win the Bulls
Jordan won six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls, all between 1991 and 1998. In 1991, The Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the Finals. Jordan averaged 31.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 11.4 assists per game in the series. Jordan was named the NBA Finals MVP for the first time in his career. In 1992, The Bulls defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 4-2 in the Finals. Jordan averaged 30.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game in the series. In 1993, the Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns in six games in the NBA Finals to execute a three-peat. Jordan was again named the NBA Finals MVP.
In 1996, the Bulls defeated the Seattle Supersonics in six games in the NBA Finals. Jordan was named the NBA Finals MVP for the fourth time in his career. In 1997, the Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz in six games in the NBA Finals. Jordan was again named the NBA Finals MVP. In 1998, the Bulls again defeated the Utah Jazz in six games in the NBA Finals. Jordan is considered to be one of the most successful athletes of all time, and he has had a major impact on the game of basketball.
FAQs
A: Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls for 13 seasons, from 1984 to 1993 and from 1995 to 1998.
A: The Bulls have not won a championship without Michael Jordan.
A: The Bulls last won a championship in 1998, when they defeated the Utah Jazz in the NBA Finals.
A: The Bulls have won six NBA championships, in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998.
A: The Chicago Bulls won two three-peats in their history, one from 1991 to 1993 and the other from 1996 to 1998.
