Ranking the Top 5 Starting Lineups in the NBA
By Andy Serbe
2. Chicago Bulls
Derrick Rose (PG)-Jimmy Butler (SG)-Luol Deng (SF)-Carlos Boozer (PF)-Joakim Noah (C)
May 6, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (1) prior to game one of the second round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Assumption to Preface: Derrick Rose returns at 2010-11 level best case, top 15 league player worst case
Derrick Rose, if true to form, is am offensive force of nature, a fantastic defender, a very good shooter and has just about unrivaled speed at his disposal. He alone lifts a lineup a massive amount. Heck, a team wouldn’t need much more than him to threaten a lot of teams in the lea-wait, what? He’s teamed up with one of the best defensive guards in the league, the best wing defenders in the league, a solid offensive forward, a paint-stopper and a top-tier rebounding/attacking center? Oh. Yeah.
The Chicago Bulls are rolling out a monster lineup in 2013-14 and could emerge as the single greatest threat to the Heat this upcoming season.