Scott Skiles has been fired.  GM John Paxson decided enough was enough and canned Skiles after a 9-16 start.  To be honest, I was shocked, though I suppose I shouldn’t be.  The 9-16 start was the worst since Skiles took over from Bill Cartwright 4 years ago.  So now the Bulls have players who have no or little confidence, a GM in some deep doo-doo, and no coach.  I’m assuming Jim Boylan will take over for now, unless Pete Myers beats him up.  Both Boylan and Myers are/were assistant coaches.  Boylan seems like the best option.  The Pacers were looking at him this past offseason, but passed.  Pete Myers is a guy who played on the Bulls with Jordan and Co., and kind of a fan favorite.  So now we really have to look into the future.  Who is available to coach the Bulls?

Here are just a few possible choices.  Note:  Not all of these coaches are viable possibilities…sometimes it’s best to play make-believe.

1) Jim Boylan - He seems to have all the tools, has been around the game and the Bulls for a long time.

2) Jeff Van Gundy - The former Rockets coach is a highly regarded basketball guy, lots of experience.

3) Billy Donovan - He turned down the Magic job, sort of, to coach his University of Florida Gators.  He obviously has an itch to coach in the NBA.

4) Scottie Pippen - He has said that he wants to coach.  He’s hardly qualified.

5) Larry Brown - Unemployed and used to bad teams.  We’d love to have you.

6) Simba from the Lion King - He has clearly learned his lesson and has leadership qualities that need just a bit more polishing.  He’s a sleeper.

7) Kobe Bryant-  Maybe a coaching spot will bring him to Chicago.  Bill Russell was a player/coach…it can work!

8  ) Borat - NOT.

9) Jessica Simpson - She’s shown that she can be a distraction.  Just put her on the sidelines.

10) John Madden - You know, if the whole broadcasting thing doesnt work out.

Random thought of the day:  Happy Holidays.

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