The Chicago Bulls hardly resemble an Eastern Conference powerhouse. Their roster includes just one former All-Star, 35-year-old Nikola Vuu010deviu0107, and aside from Vooch, only one other player has ever averaged 20 or more points per game—Coby White.
Yet the Bulls are 5-1 and sit atop the Eastern Conference standings. Josh Giddey is playing like an All-Star, averaging 22.2 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 8.7 assists, but this terrific start has been a team effort through and through. The Bulls’ cohesion and selflessness have been unmatched, proving more impactful than pure star power.
Nonetheless, Chicago’s playstyle and personnel have proved just as—if not more—impactful.