While I was in the car today I was listening to the Salsbury Rosenbloom show and they were talking to Tom Dore who is the TV Broadcaster for the Chicago Bulls. Sean asked him the question on how he thinks the Bulls should solve the SG problem because he thinks Ben Gordon is more suited towards the Bench. Tom Said he thought the Bulls should move Luol Deng over to the 2 spot.
He said, "I know Luol isnt the quickest guy but his defense is improving and he has the biggest arm span on the team, also think of it as how would a 2guard gaurd him? Thats a good point. Thus letting us move Tyrus or more likely Nocioni to the SF position. I myself would rather see Deng Beef up some and play some PowerForward but this could work to. There wont be many 2 gaurds that can man up against Deng considering hes 6'9 and would probably out muscle them in the paint.
One funny thing that Dore was asked is, what if Ben Wallace has another one of his famous "Blowups" where he wants the Ball more etc etc, Dore replied "Well if he does, I hope its not on the Plane and if it is Im hoping my buddy Wayne Laravee is doing the game because I sure as heck dont want to see Skiles and Ben Wallace yelling at eachother because Scott Skiles is Fearless, he is afraid of no one." I thought that was quite funny....
Ben Gordon may be better suited for a backup but I think he deserves a chance to start at the beginning of the season to prove to Skiles that he can defend and handle the ball at his position. With luol as a starting 2 gaurd, I could imagine a lineup of..
PG Kirk
SG Luol
SF Noc
PF Sweets
C Wallace
a much taller backcourt and Noc who proved to be one of our best players down the stretch could be a good thing.