By Paul M. Banks Just before the season tipped off, I wrote a column asking if Joakim Noah would make “the leap” this season. I saw something in him during the preseason that made me believe it would happen. Now bear in mind that making the leap forward for someone like Noah isn’t about scoring. It’s defined by becoming a dominant defender and rebounder- Or basically … [Read more...] about Joakim Noah is the NBA’s Leading Rebounder
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Will Joakim Noah Make ‘the Leap’ this Season?
By Paul M. Banks On Monday, the Chicago Bulls announced that they picked up the 2010-11 season options for guard Derrick Rose and forward/center Joakim Noah. By exercising these options, both will be under contract with the Bulls for 2010-11. The Bulls -just like most of us who follow the team closely- realize that Noah has come a long way since June 2007, when he was … [Read more...] about Will Joakim Noah Make ‘the Leap’ this Season?
2009 NBA Draft Blog Live From Chicago’s Berto Center
By Paul M. Banks and David Kay 5:28 (PMB) Welcome to our 2009 NBA Draft Live Blog. Dave and I will be commenting all night on every pick as it comes through, we request, no require that you add your commentary in the threads below. There will be also be added commentary from time to time by my ESPN.com buddy West Lamy, who accompanied me to the Chicago Bulls practice … [Read more...] about 2009 NBA Draft Blog Live From Chicago’s Berto Center
UNC Quartet helped NBA Draft Stock by returning to School
By Paul M. Banks In 2006, Joakim Noah, Al Horford, and Corey Brewer all decided to return to Florida in hopes of winning back-to-back national titles, a feat that came to fruition. Last summer, North Carolina faced a similar situation. The Tar Heels saw sophomores Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington, and junior Danny Green declare for the NBA Draft, but later pull their names … [Read more...] about UNC Quartet helped NBA Draft Stock by returning to School