Gordon is off to a slow start this season, averaging just 13.2 points on 37.9 percent shooting, and has appeared to be brooding a bit on the court and in the locker room. This has led to speculation that last season's Sixth Man of the Year is unhappy with his playing time (26.9 minutes) and his role coming off the bench. Some have even suggested the Bulls, in need of a big man, might look to trade him. Gordon hasn't said anything publicly to indicate he's disgruntled, and Bulls GM John Paxson told SI.com on Wednesday that his second-year star has not approached him with any concerns. Paxson also said he has no intention of trading Gordon. Gordon's agent, meanwhile, says that while his client might get frustrated at times, he wants to stay in Chicago. "My typical response is, every player wants to play more. If you ask any player, they'd say the same thing," Billy Ceisler told SI.com. "As far as this trade talk, I told John Paxson, '(Ben) is a selfless kid. He'll do everything in his power to help his team win. He did it in college.'" As to whether Gordon is unhappy about not starting, Ceisler said those reports have been overblown as well. Bulls coach Scott Skiles tried inserting the 6-foot-2 guard into the starting lineup earlier this season, but the plan was aborted after Gordon didn't play well in that role. Skiles eventually went back to starting Chris Duhon and Kirk Hinrich in the backcourt, the pairing that led the team to the playoffs a year ago. "It's not an issue in Ben's eyes," Ceisler says. "He wants to be on the court at the end of every game. He wants to be out there as many minutes as he can be. Obviously he's the best closer they've had since the Michael Jordan days. "He's had a slow start, but that's nothing new for him. He did last year too. It takes him a little time to warm up. He's going to continue to fight. He's one of the hardest workers around. He's truly selfless. Sometimes he's too selfless. He could probably shoot the ball more. But he's still figuring out how to play and learn every day. He will never stop working hard and being a good teammate. He's accomplished things in a non-starting role. The bottom line is he'll do whatever he's asked." http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writ...ions/index.html
I think the media wants Ben to start more than Ben does. This was actually reported a couple weeks back, and denied by Ben Gordon so I think it’s a mood point. If he gets traded it will not be because of this, but rather due to his lack of production, and the Bulls need for a big man. Ben Gordon is without a doubt our biggest trade bate. I would not be surprised to see him traded for a big man.
Isnt Ben Wallace a freeagent next year, well if Pistons dont resign him, Bulls might of well go after him..
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting CrazyArtest:</div><div class="quote_post">Isnt Ben Wallace a freeagent next year, well if Pistons dont resign him, Bulls might of well go after him..</div> We had discussed that during the off season on this board, but he really would not fit our need. Between him and Chandler where would our offense come from? I would prefer to use the Knicks draft pick on a big man then waste a lot of cash to sign a offensively challenged Ben Wallace.
if gordon works on his defense and play better d than duhon does, i think skiles would start him no matter how bad his offensive game is
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> Bulls coach Scott Skiles responded Thursday to Ben Gordon's displeasure over his role this season, putting the responsibility on Gordon. "Anybody that's involved in the league in depth and watches us play knows that we have more things in our offense for Ben probably than any other team in the league has for any other player," Skiles said. "It's normally the guys who aren't playing well that are making those kinds of comments. So I don't put much stock in that." Gordon's comments were summarized for Skiles after the Bulls' three-hour marathon practice. Talking about his struggles in an article Wednesday, Gordon questioned whether the Bulls ran enough plays for him and said he is frustrated because he doesn't start games and often doesn't finish them. Ultimately, Gordon accepted responsibility for what he perceives as a reduced role. "It's like you're in limbo ? but I can't put the blame on anyone else," Gordon said. "I have to find a way to be valuable enough to the team that I'm out there those times of games."</div> <div align="center">Source</div>
