No Deal!

"There's not a deal done. There's not going to be a deal done. All the things that were out there were really unfair to all of us who were trying to do our jobs. The misinformation ... I think gets in the way of the process. It's just such a complicated thing and we kind of put it to rest now."
- John Paxson

I think I need that kind of address from Paxson every once in a while. It's a shame that he has to do it because of the way the media bloats things in their reports. This came at a good time because Gordon & Deng were not given new contracts this year... that will be on hold 'til next season. I guess they just want to see how things turn out this year.

From the public's point of view, Bryant on the Bulls is a guaranteed ring. But in reality, the Bull's status quo is better than Kobe & his Lakers, have been better for the past few years and are getting better each season. Gordon, Deng and Hinrich are increasing all of their stats each year. There's no bad press about any of the Bulls. They just workout all day and stay out of trouble. They will get a championship someday if they stay together. Adding Bryant will surely make them as bad as the Lakers. Also, Kobe in the East has to face real defense. His average will go down. Sending Gordon west will make him a 30-point player.