<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">That season has marked a dramatic step backward for an organization whose strong finish last season earmarked it for growth. In a league survey released before the season, rival general managers tabbed the Bulls as the team most likely to break out this season. The downfall can't be pinned completely on Paxson. Supporters say he inherited a flawed plan, one that is too dependent on two players who went directly from high school to the NBA. Paxson had hits?drafting Kirk Hinrich?and misses?signing Scottie Pippen?in his first year in charge. He fired coach Bill Cartwright, someone he respected immensely, and hired Scott Skiles, who shares a vision similar to his own. But nothing that has happened has changed Paxson's focus or made him question whether taking the job was the right move.</div> Full Story
