With the hype of the offseason coming to an end, I have decided that this would be the perfect opportunity to examine each team’s specific All-NBA First Team. What I mean by this is- following the criteria set by the NBA for the All-NBA Team rules, I will examine and elaborate on my picks for each team’s specific All-NBA First Team.

G- Michael Jordan: 1984–1993, 1995–1998

Do I even have to explain this selection? Not only is Michael Jordan the greatest Chicago Bulls’ player of all-time, but he is also the greatest NBA player of all-time- A 6x champion, 6x Finals MVP, 5x league MVP, 10x scoring champ, 12x All-Star, 11x All-NBA Member (10x First Team, 1x Second Team), 1x defensive player of the year.

Jordan was arguably the most pulverizing player to ever play the game. He struck fear down his opponent’s throats. He had a killer instinct that was unprecedented.

Jordan is the Bulls’ all-time leader in games played, points scored, rebounds, assists, steals, and points per game. Calling him an outstanding player would be an understatement.

From the day he was drafted until the day of his final game as a member of the Bulls, Jordan was the best player on the court. He could score, defend, pass, shoot, and much, much more.

G- Derrick Rose: 2008–2016

Although his time in Chicago will often be remembered more for his injuries than his play on the court, Derrick Rose’s on court accomplishments should not be overlooked. Not only is Rose the only player not named Michael Jordan to win an MVP award as a a member of the Bulls, but he is also the youngest player in NBA history to ever win the MVP award.

From 2008 until 2012, Rose averaged over 20 points and 6.5 assists per game. During that time, the Bulls made the playoffs in every season, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in Rose’s MVP season in 2011.

Injuries ultimately have left us wondering “What If” regarding Rose’s career, but even so, what Rose did for four seasons should not be overlooked and upon further study, is well deserved of a spot on the Bulls’ All-NBA First Team.

F- Jerry Sloan: 1966–1976

Before his days as the coach of the Utah Jazz, Jerry Sloan had a successful career as a player. Sloan spent all but one of his years in Chicago, averaging 14.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. Sloan’s two All-Star appearances came as a member of the Bulls.

Sloan was a defensive specialist- routinely appearing on one of the two All-Defensive Teams. He led the Bulls in steals during his tenure with the team, and at the time of his retirement was the franchise’s leader- a record that stood for over 20 years.

The Bulls made their first eight-playoff appearances in their history during his tenure, reaching the conference finals twice.

F- Scottie Pippin: 1987–1998, 2004

Michael Jordan’s running mate, Scottie Pippin is the second best player in Bulls’ history. If it hadn’t been for Jordan, Pippin would arguably have been the best overall player of his era, which is no more evident than during Jordan’s first hiatus from Basketball. Like Jordan, Pippin did a number of things on the court- score, pass, and defend, ECT.

Prior to Pippin being drafted in 1987, Jordan and the Bulls struggled in the playoffs, often failing to advance past the first round. Many (including myself) see Pippin as the key to finally pushing the Bulls over the hump.

Pippin was a 6x champion, 7x All-Star, 7x All-NBA Team Member (3x First Team, 2x Time Second Team, 2x Third Team). During the 1993–1994 season, a season in which Jordan was retired, Pippin took over as the team’s best player. He registered his best statistical season, averaging a career high 22 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He led the Bulls to 55 victories and finished third in the MVP voting.

C- Artis Gilmore: 1976–1982, 1987

After the NBA-ABA merger following the 1975–1976 season, Artis Gilmore found himself on a new team during the prime of his career. After establishing himself as a dominant force in the ABA, Gilmore smoothly transitioned to the superior NBA. His single-season NBA averages were on par with his ABA averages.

In his six full seasons in Chicago, Gilmore made four All-Star appearances. The Bulls made two playoff appearances during his tenure. His field goal percentage (59%) is the highest in Bulls’ history.