No relationship the Bulls forge with prospective picks at this week's NBA draft combine is as important as the one that further developed Thursday. Sitting courtside together at Quest Multisport Complex, sharing laughs and the occasional fist bump, Jimmy Butler and Fred Hoiberg scouted and socialized for close to an hour. With Butler scheduled to represent the Bulls at Tuesday's draft lottery in New York — in which they own an 0.5 percent chance to move from No. 14 to No. 1 — his standing as a face of the franchise is more firmly forming. That's why, after an occasionally bumpy first season together, the relationship between two-time All-Star and coach must display chemistry beyond the shared length of their five-year deals. "We do have a very good relationship," Hoiberg told the Tribune. "It was great to see him. He was back in town for a few days. I was able to see him in the office (Thursday) morning and then sit here and watch a game with him at the combine. Read more http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...ba-draft-combine-spt-0513-20160512-story.html
Yup, the Bulls' FO is all in on this relationship. Is Noah ready to salute to the Butler/Hoiberg flag? How will Rose deal with this in his lame duck season? Lord, help us.