Bulls' Brian Cole named NBA team Physician of the year, Luol Deng's leg expresses confusion, befuddlement. Options

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Chicago Bulls Head Team Physician Dr. Brian Cole has been named the 2009 NBA Team Physician of the Year as voted on by the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA).

"The Bulls organization is proud of our association with Dr. Brian Cole and this award recognizes what we have been keenly aware of the last five years,” stated Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson. “Brian is an outstanding doctor who cares about our players and works extremely hard to give them the best care possible. The entire Chicago Bulls organization congratulates Brian and thanks him for his dedication."

In addition to the award, the NBATA will be making a $1,000 donation to the charity of Dr. Cole’s choice.

“Dr. Cole has been wonderful to work with over the past five seasons,” said Head Athletic Trainer Fred Tedeschi. “His demeanor, professionalism and integrity have helped him become one of the most respected doctors in the NBA and we’re fortunate to have him.”

After all the weird doings-on involving misdiagnosing Deng and such and his continual inability to stay healthy this is a confusing award.