Via Chicago TribuneRodman spent only 3 seasons with the Chicago Bulls.
Had he had a better team surrounding him, he would’ve been able to accomplish more, but Love gave Bulls fans something to look forward to for 9 years. Love was the Kevin Durant of his era, he was tall, and a pure scorer. Love averaged over 20 points per game for 6 of his 9 seasons with the Bulls, including over 25 points per game for two seasons. Love spent 9 seasons with the Bulls, and despite being just a three time all star, 2-time all NBA and 2-time all defense, Love’s impact on Chicago goes far beyond his accolades. Via NBA.comBob Love is very underappreciated. Aside from Pippen, Gilmore is the greatest big man to ever wear the Bulls jersey. Gilmore is one of the most decorated Bulls of all time, he dominated in his era, and easily qualifies for this list. Gilmore is an ABA MVP, ABA All-Star Game MVP, 11-time all star, 5-time all defense, and of course a Hall of Famer. Via NBA.comArtis Gilmore is not often recognized for his contributions to the NBA, mainly because he played for the Bulls when Chicago was a part of the ABA. Sloan is the original Chicago Bull, their first ever draft pick. Prayers up to Sloan and his family as he continues to battle the disease. Sloan was a great passer and rebounder, and later found himself in a coaching position with the Utah Jazz from 1998 to 2011, before being diagnosed with dementia. Sloan averaged 14.6 points per game through his 10 seasons with the Bulls, and had one of the best basketball IQ’s in the league at the time. Sloan is a 6-times all defensive player, 2-time all star, and member of the NBA hall of fame. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jerry Sloan – via Fox32Chicago10 years with the Chicago Bulls has solidified Jerry Sloan’s place in Bulls history. VLANDOVER, MD – CIRCA 1975: Jerry Sloan #4 of the Chicago Bulls in action against the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1975 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Walker’s impressive time on the Bulls makes him one of the best to ever put on the jersey. On top of that, Walker could rebound, and once averaged 10 rebounds per game as a small forward in the 60’s, very unheard of. Walker was a great scorer, and averaged 20.6 points per game while playing for the Bulls. Playing his 6 seasons with the Bulls was enough to earn him 4 All-Star appearances. Via NBA.comChet Walker is the first hall of famer on this list. He was once an assist champ, and is an 8-time all defensive player in his 9 career seasons. Van Lier was a Magic Johnson before Magic Johnson.
Unfortunately, many of Van Lier’s stats were not recorded, however it was widely known he was a great defender. During this time, Van Lier was a 3-time all star, averaging a total of 12.2 points and 6.9 assists per game. Van Lier played for the Bulls for 7 seasons in the 70’s. Via Duke Basketball ReportNorm Van Lier is one of the more retro players in the Bulls history. In this season, Grant averaged 15 points and 11 rebounds, to go along with a 52% field goal percentage. Grant’s best season and all star season was his last with the Bulls before heading off to the Magic. Grant was an important piece of the Jordan era Bulls roster, and completed the roster. Grant was one of the best interior defenders in the NBA, and was the definition of “know your role” in the 80’s and 90’s, even into the 00’s. Grant played 7 seasons with the Chicago Bulls, and during this time was a one time all star. Consistent himself, Horace Grant is one of the most appreciated NBA players. I’d like to extend honorable mention to Jimmy Butler and Toni Kukoc, who came up just short of making the list after much contemplation and consideration. Today, we’ll be looking at 10 players who made the Bulls into what they are today. The Bulls have built multiple dynasties and been a threat in the NBA for years. The Chicago Bulls are the definition of a successful franchise.
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