The hope is Saturday was Step 1.
The first sign that what is being worked on in practices and shootarounds actually shows up when the lights are turned on.
Considering how the Bulls season has gone this year, hope is about all John Paxson has right now.
The team’s vice president of basketball operations spoke individually to a handful of different media outlets before the 109-106 win over the undermanned Los Angeles Clippers, and his main concern with the struggling roster was the players understanding the new offensive system that was introduced at the start of the season.