The entire off season was dominated by Miami. In what is known as the biggest free agency frenzy in NBA history, the 2010 offseason left its mark league wide. Primarily on the Miami Heat, who on top of returning superstar Dewayne Wade brought in two time defending MVP Lebron James and perennial all star Chris Bosh. With the summers long Miami talk, the Chicago Bulls flew under the radar with their acquisitions. Implying the same technique as Miami GM Pat Riley, the Bulls shed almost their entire roster but missed out on many of the NBA's biggest free agent prizes. One they did land ironically was someone who wanted to be in Miami more than anyone, Carlos Boozer. However, it may be the other seven free agent signings that solidified the Bulls as an elite contender as swingmen Keith Bogans, Ronnie Brewer, and Kyle Korver have provided a solid backcourt rotation all season long to go with new league MVP and superstar Derrick Rose. Reserve point guard CJ Watson and backup center Omar Asik also have much to do with Chicago's run to the conference finals. So although Miami's free agent haul from 2010 got the hype, Chicago's class came together and with returning Bulls Derrick Rose, Luol Deng, Taj Gibson, and Joakhim Noah have fought their way within striking distance of their first finals since the Jordan era ended over a decade ago. Not to go unoticed, Chicago's GM John Paxson shared co-GM honors with Pat Riley for GM of the year.
But thats just a couple of many story lines that have built into this series. Highly touted free agency class, versus seldom talked about. Former MVP and current MVP. Dewayne Wade and Lebron James snubbing the Bulls for the Heat, Dewayne Wade and D Rose both Chicago prospects. I mean I can go on forever, but I won't. The only storyline that matters tonight is one of the two teams will hold a 2-1 edge in the series after tonights game in Miami. After a 21 point beatdown in game one, the Heat bounced back to take one of two in Chicago. Now the first game in Miami is set to tip and storylines aside, its going to be a good one.
Tune in tonight, 8:30 on TNT. Game 3 in Miami.
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