How many championship will the 1990's Bull win from 2010-2020??

[Reggie43]

No reason why they wouldnt win the same as back then because the main weakness of those Bulls are defending bigs especially at the center spot which is negated by arguably having the best perimeter defense in history anchored by Jordan, Pippen, Grant/Rodman and Harper for the 2nd 3peat.

Dealing with players at their natural positions would be easier compared to having to rely on team/help defense a ton while goat level bigs are being defended by luc longley lol

[GrayGoat]

MJ would retire twice in that time span

[Bronbron23]

I say at least 2 nba titles. The Bulls lack of 3 points shooting is going to be their downfall.

It's a weird topic though. If they were in this generation they'd obviously adapt and get some more 3 point shooting. I love how guys think if players from now played in the 80's or 90's they'd still shoot 10 threes a game. They'd be shooting the same amount as everyone else did back then.

[Bronbron23]

MJ would retire twice in that time span

And still get 6 chips

[StrongLurk]

I'd say they win anywhere from 2-4. Everyone just wants to think MJ would win every series all the time..but the BULLS would not steamroll the 10s like they did 90's, especially with free agency and player contracts being drastically different. There is a good chance Pippen himself would leave the Bulls before the decade ended (kind of like Kyrie leaving Lebron). Superteams would still exist (unlike the 90's), also MJ's/Scottie's positional competition would be so much better in the 10's.

MJ would still be the best player ultimately.

[HoopsNY]

I say at least 2 nba titles. The Bulls lack of 3 points shooting is going to be their downfall.

Not really, just look at some of Chicago's years in 3 point shooting.

1990: 37% (3rd)
1991: 37% (3rd)
1993: 37% (2nd)
1994: 35% (4th)
1995: 37% (8th)
1996: 40% (3rd)
1997: 37% (6th)

Craig Hodges was the original 3 point specialist. Guys like Kerr and BJ led the league in 3 point shooting multiple years. Then there are other shooters like MJ, Kukoc, Paxson, etc.

[Axe]

Not really, just look at some of Chicago's years in 3 point shooting.

1990: 37% (3rd)
1991: 37% (3rd)
1993: 37% (2nd)
1994: 35% (4th)
1995: 37% (8th)
1996: 40% (3rd)
1997: 37% (6th)

Craig Hodges was the original 3 point specialist. Guys like Kerr and BJ led the league in 3 point shooting multiple years. Then there are other shooters like MJ, Kukoc, Paxson, etc.

But how many 3s did they average per game during those times?

[HoopsNY]

It's a weird topic though. If they were in this generation they'd obviously adapt and get some more 3 point shooting. I love how guys think if players from now played in the 80's or 90's they'd still shoot 10 threes a game. They'd be shooting the same amount as everyone else did back then.

Chicago's team was basically designed for this era's style of play. Heavily built upon wing players and smaller lineups, with great three point shooting. Chicago was usually a top 5 three point shooting team and with volume, guys like MJ shot better from deep.

They would matchup much better against teams like the Warriors and Cavs. The only team that gives them trouble is the 2017 Warriors.

[HoopsNY]

But how many 3s did they average per game during those times?

The entire league didn't attempt as many threes. But so what? Guys like MJ shot better with higher volume from deep, and guys like Paxson, Kerr, Armstrong, and Hodges were marksmen.

Why is there an assumption that if you have players from then in this era, that they wouldn't a) shoot as many threes, b) wouldn't develop their three point shooting, and c) wouldn't shoot a higher percentage?

These are NBA players, and the guys we're talking about aren't Luc Longley or Jack Haley. Didn't players from the pre-2014 era also develop their three point shooting? Why would guys from the 80s-90s be any different?

[Smoke117]

Zero. The 90s were a weak era.

[Bronbron23]

Zero. The 90s were a weak era.

Right but the miami heat who's one of the weakest finals teams ever just took bron and davis to 6 with injuries.

Living in denial must be wonderful

[Axe]

Zero. The 90s were a weak era.

Do you think cp3 and hayward would be able to win a ring in that 'weak' era?

[kawhileonard2]

8 titles for sure.

[sdot_thadon]

Depends on if Scottie forces his way out and they have to trade him for a bag of chips because his salary was so low.....

[sdot_thadon]

Or if MJ's head explodes after a night of reading twitter...