Chicago Bulls 1984-2025

       The Michael Jordan era (1984-98) changed the home atmosphere of half-empty stands to SRO crowds, media hordes, downtown parades, Grant Park celebrations, and drama – perhaps too much drama before (and after!) MJ took a brief leave-of-absence. Led by coach Phil Jackson, it was Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant, BJ Armstrong, Craig Hodges, John Paxson, Bill Cartwright, and Toni Kukoc who either joined him in the championship run or kept the team playoff-bound until he returned. The second 3-peat included Kukoc, former Detroit Pistons Bad Boy Dennis Rodman, Steve Kerr, and Luc Longley.

The Bulls’ post-Jordan era brought 6 years of lean times, then back to the playoff hunt. Those who emerged were Elton Brand (2000 ROY), Ben Gordon (2005 6th Man), Luol Deng, Joakim Noah (2014 Player of the Year), Derrick Rose (2008 ROY, 2011 MVP), Jimmy Butler, and the current 2024-2025 squad!

What you'll also find inside...

Yearly Standings, Bulls’ Club News (includes draft choices), Noteworthy Games, and Player Stats.

Also: NBA News (i.e. trades, streaks, records tied or broken), significant non-Bulls games, end-of-year Stats, Year-end Awards, and Finals outcomes.