Professional sports most dominant franchise of the 1990s, the Chicago Bulls, came crashing down after Michael Jordan and crew would not take owner Jerry Reinsdorf's crap anymore.
Six titles in eight years rapidly gave way to general atrociousness.
Coaching was a deficiency with Tim Floyd, Bill Cartwright and Vinny Del Negro.
Scouting brought inefficient players like Tyson Chandler, Eddie Curry, Marcus Fizer and Jalen "No Defense" while having Elton Brand, Ron Artest and Brad Miller (first stint) leave to become All-Stars on other teams.
Embarrassments also plagued the Bulls from players quitting on Scott Skiles, free agents getting greeted by Benny the Bull and the Luvabulls, and streamers idiotically reigning down after Chicago won No. 30 in the 2002-2003 season finale.
The last couple years saw first round playoff exists, but the 2010-2011 Chicago Bulls are on the verge of a new era.
New coaches, players, improving youngsters and an altered conference landscape might help the Bulls to progress further in the playoffs.
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