The hidden problem that's holding back the Chicago Bulls

Patrick McDermott/GettyImagesThroughout recent memory, the Chicago Bulls have been defined by two main themes: mediocrity and wasted potential.

These factors go so hand-in-hand with one another that it has seemingly become the franchise’s entire identity, overshadowing everything else.

Bulls have created a cycle of wasted potential

It’s a pattern Bulls fans know all too well. The team drafts a promising young player, flashes of talent are shown throughout the first few seasons, development stalls while confidence fades, and the team stays stuck in the middle of the standings. Blame is then placed between the player and the front office, and eventually, the player leaves, often to thrive in a…