The Chicago Bulls are one of the most recognisable franchises in the NBA, supported by a huge Chicago fan base as well as millions of international supporters. With 6 championships and 9 division titles, the Chicago Bulls are one of the cornerstones of the NBA. The success of this huge, international franchise can be traced to 2 players: Jordan and Pippen. These two players are the face of the Bulls, and will be for the foreseeable future.

PG-Derrick Rose

While his career has been plagued by injuries, his brilliant 2011-12 MVP season cannot be ignored. Averaging almost 22 points per game, 8 assists and 3.5 rebounds, he led the Bulls to 62 wins (the best record in that NBA season). His fast paced play and unstoppable jump shop earnt him the MVP, becoming the youngest player to ever do so, collecting 2,000 points and 600 assists in the process. His ability to hit shots from anywhere within the 3 point line, make brilliant passes and hit 3s with consistency, makes him a point guard to reckon with, and an obvious pick for the spot.

SG- Michael Jordan

6 time NBA champion, 6 time finals MVP, 5 times MVP, 14 times NBA all-star, 10 All NBA first team, Rookie of the year and ten 10 NBA scoring champion. Jordan doesn’t just make it onto the all-time Bulls team but in fact the All Time NBA team. He can singlehandedly turn a game around at any moment, going on a run scoring 10+ straight points. Even with the Flu, he can score 38 points and gain 5 assists. Also, if he hasn’t already won the game for his team, his 4th quarter performances were second to none. His 1998 finals performance was ridiculous, with 4 straight points and a steal (adding to his total of 45 points) in the final seconds to give the Bulls an 87-86 lead, giving them there 6th championship in 8 years.

SF-Scottie Pippen

The Robin to Jordan’s Batman, Pippen brilliance cannot be dismissed. He is an all-time great, able to generate fantastic stats in every category. At his best, he averaged 22 points per game, almost 9 rebounds with 5.5 assists and 3 steals. However, his skills were not simply paint based, as he averaged 38% of his 3’s during the 1995-6 season. He was a fantastic defender, terrorising opposition from the first minute to the last, shown by his steals as well as his rebounds and 1 block per game average. A nightmare to his opposition, Pippen is a valuable addition to the side, allowing Jordan and Rose to venture forward relying on his defence.

PF- Dennis Rodman

A relentless rebounder, Rodman dominated the paint. Averaging over 15 rebounds per game at the Bulls, he truly commanded the Bulls defence during their infamous three-peat. At 6 foot 7 he was never the tallest forward, but his relentlessness and work ethic made him a better rebounder than his taller opposition. He has proven his brilliant defending against some of the league’s best centres/forwards by aggressively attempting to steal, block and rebound with unparalleled ferocity, removing huge threats to the Bulls success. His defensive work facilitated the Bulls success, earning him a spot on this team.

C- Joakim Noah

At his peak, Noah averaged 12 points and 12 rebounds per game, as well as 6 assists, winning the defensive player of the year award and coming 4th in the race for MVP. These statistics are great, but when matched with a 47% field goal percentage he becomes an efficient scorer as well as a dominant defender. His average of 3 assists a game would benefit such a stacked team, as well as his ability to take a less prominent role in offence, attempting only 7 Field Goals per game, which would be required in such a great side. He truly is the perfect addition to a fantastic team, bringing with him the defensive and offensive prowess that will improve the team significantly.