Between the consistent starting lineups, overperforming bench mobs, and a dazzling young star paving the way for the future, the early 2010s were a great time to be a fan of the Chicago Bulls. Derrick Rose would go on to be the youngest player to ever win an MVP and inspire an entire generation of young Bulls fans, but this era has always felt like a bit of a missed opportunity.
Playing alongside the main core of Joakim Noah, Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, Jimmy Butler, and Taj Gibson for the majority of his time with the Bulls, this team had the tools they needed to get the job done, but the stars never aligned at the right time.