Chicagoans are ecstatic about their Bulls now that Derrick Rose has put them back on the map, reminding fans of the Michael Jordan-Phil Jackson era.
Although it may seem like those six NBA titles happened just a few years ago, the decade between Rose's arrival and MJ's retirement was a tumultuous one for the Bulls.
Multiple coaches, poor management decisions, bad draft picks, and a few lucky breaks in between got them to where they are today.
Michael Jordan and his 6 titles ruled the NBA during the 90s
Chicago was officially known as "Title Town." Not only did the Bulls own the NBA, led by Michael Jordan they owned all of sports too.
The year after MJ was AWFUL, with Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Steve Kerr, and head coach Phil Jackson ALL leaving too.
New head coach Tim Floyd only had scraps like Brent Barry and Dicky Simpkins to throw out there en route to an Eastern Conference worst 13-37 record during the 1999 lockout-shortened season.
Their terrible 1999 record garnered the Bulls the first overall pick of that year's draft, taking Elton Brand. The team also selected Ron Artest in the first round.
Brand would go on to average 20 points and 10 rebounds per game on his way to Rookie of the Year honors, but Chicago still struggled, only winning 17 games.
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