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Brad Miller gives the Bulls some different options. He gives them a legitimate center who can play against other big guys. When we had Drew Gooden, he was a natural power forward who had to play against bigger guys, which put the Bulls at a disadvantage on a lot of nights. Brad Miller gives you a legitimate 5 that can truly guard bigger guys. Also, Brad plays the pick and roll like Gooden did.
You might have given up some quickness but the Bulls gained size.
There are some road games that just transcend all the others. Our last visit to Washington DC was one of those experiences.
Of course, our visit to the White House was set against the backdrop of just having heard about the untimely death of Norm Van Lier, so we all had that and our sincere wishes for Norm's family on our minds.
But that being said, visiting the White House and meeting President Barack Obama was something none of us will ever forget.
President Obama couldn't have been more delightful and was very personable. He is truly a Chicago sports fan and I could tell he got just as much out of meeting the Bulls as the Bulls players did in meeting him.
When he saw Stacey King, John Paxson and Bill Wennington, President Obama said "Those are the Bulls that I know."
I had a chance to speak briefly with President Obama and I thanked him for making the video tribute to Johnny Kerr. I told the President how much it meant to Johnny and how touched he was that the President did that for him.
Later that night, we heard about Johnny Kerr's passing...so I was glad that I was able to convey Johnny's message to the President earlier in the day.
Last Tuesday, was a very special night at the United Center. The Bulls honored their long-time friend, Johnny "Red" Kerr. I was proud to have been a part of it and I thought the Bulls did a great job of putting on a ceremony worthy of Johnny's service to the Bulls. It was an honor well-deserved and long overdue.
Johnny told me it was the highlight of his career. He loves the Bulls and is thrilled there will be a bust of him on display at the United Center.
Of course, seeing President Obama, Commissioner Stern, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and all the rest of his friends, family and fans come out to share the moment with him meant the world to Johnny and his family as well.
The Hall of Fame award was another highlight for him and I hope one day he will receive his proper enshrinement in the Hall as a player...which he certainly deserves.
John Salmons is a good player...young and athletic. He gives the Bulls great versatility and is a great team guy to build the future around.
Brad Miller is one of the best big-man passers in the game. He gives the Bulls a legitimate center. He'll make Derrick Rose a better player. He has a decent shot from the arc, but you don't want him taking that shot.