Chicago Bulls - Power Ranking

Week Rank Rating Team Record Comment

15 15 36 Chi 5-7 "When Doves Cry" by Prince This enigmatic track delves into the complexities of a troubled relationship. With its minimalist arrangement and introspective lyrics, "When Doves Cry" explores themes of conflict, emotional pain, and the struggle to understand oneself and one's partner within the dynamics of love. This one is a bit of a stretch but I had to put this great song in somewhere. A team that seems to have figured itself out this season but is also explore the question of how.

14 16 44 Chi 6-6 16. Chicago Bulls (Netherlands) The Bulls' 'trading history' parallels the Netherlands' 'mercantile legacy,' focusing on 'efficient markets' and 'strategic acquisitions' to boost their 'economic standing.' The Bulls have managed their roster, and have a strong leader in LaMelo, he just needs to be on the court; otherwise the Bulls are clog shopping through a tulip field.

13 15 48 Chi 6-7 Battleship- This team was cruising through open waters earlier in the season. The have multiple ways to win a battle, can deploy jets to strike inland targets, can fire missiles and have a huge cannon (Lamello Ball) that can sink any destoryer in their path. They're one of the heavy movers this season and should be feared.

12 3 77 Chi 9-4 Chicago Bulls - "Don't You (Forget About Me)" – Simple Minds (1985) Immortalized by The Breakfast Club, this song has an emotional punch (freeze frame!). Chicago are continuing to remind the league not to write them off. They have been a serious force this season, and the methods are working. The Bulls have been able to devour teams with their brand of smash and grab basketball.

11 2 86 Chi 10-3 The Minotaur 🐂⚔️ Why? The Bulls embody the Minotaur’s raw strength and labyrinthine complexity, blending youthful energy with veteran grit. Horns (Relentless Charge): LaMelo Ball spearheads the offense with flashy playmaking and deep-range artillery, goring defenses like a rampaging bull. Hooves (Ironclad Defense): Pascal Slakam and Nicolas Claxton anchor the paint, stomping out drives and swatting shots into the abyss. Maze (Twisting Potential): Rookies like Matas Buzells and Justin Edwards create chaos with untapped upside, luring opponents into a maze of mismatches.

10 2 94 Chi 11-1 Red Bull - Chicago have WINGS! Like an ad campaign the Chicago Bulls have been spruiking their success each week and for good reason. They have drank the elixir and been able to string together the wins. LaMelo Ball has proven to be the energiser and the kick of caffiene in the team that makes it take full flight. Bring into the slew of other players that this team have (Sexton, Siakam, Claxton etc.), then you have a force of nature ready to take on a bear, climb a mountain, sky-dive from a satelite, even bungee into an active volcano!

9 3 86 Chi 10-3 Ned Stark - Although Neds time in the series was short lived, his influence was not. His nobility and honour well outlived his time, but unfortunately it was that nobility and honour that ended up getting him killed. He never wanted to be hand of the king and was warned of the danger going to the capital but is loyalty to his friend and the king overcame all warnings.

8 4 76 Chi 9-4

7 4 76 Chi 9-4 Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty) - Chicago - A dark fairy with the power to curse kingdoms, summon thorns, and transform into a dragon.Chicago sure has transformed, and it comes with health and faith in the roster. Chicago have been able to manifest this, and it has to do with having the courage to believe in the roster. Maleficent may have had her doubters and set backs, but she ultimately became a powerful force; driven by a desire and conviction. The Bulls have that desire and conviction in heavy doses.

6 7 67 Chi 8-4 Flik (A Bug's Life) - Somewhat haphazard and with clunky-creativity, but never short on self-belief and stubbornness, Flik both dooms and saves the ant colony in the same season, driving away Hopper and the grasshoppers tyranny for good. Not always understood and feeling his way as he goes, Flik ends up standing up for what he believes in and inspires a colony. Chicago is in a great place, and I didn't always see that happening. However, this season, the inventiveness has hit fever-pitch and Jonathan keeps inventing great new ways to improve his team and deliver prosperity to Chicago, driving away the doubters, forcing them to find their food, elsewhere.

5 7 77 Chi 9-3 Leatherface (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) - A chainsaw weilding maniac based on the real-life Ed Gein, he is truly the stuff of nightmares, cannibalistically consuming and removing body parts… okay, the connection to the Chicago Bulls isn’t direct or linear, but they are scary… The Bulls have been in full flight, and GM Jonathan has been maniacal in his management. Brutally seeking to make this team more potent and powerful - at times linking with the film tagline - “Who’s gonna survive and what will be left of them?”

4 12 59 Chi 7-5 Lieutenant Aldo "The Apache" Raine - Inglorious Basterds. As I am writing this I regret not having him higher. This is one of my all-time favourite movies and Aldo Raine is a big reason for that. There are many amazing scenes, but the one where they're speaking Italian is so funny. Similar to the previous one, although the movie is fiction, and in classic Tarantino fashion he re-writes history with The Basterds assassinating Hitler. This film has two all-time characters, with the other being Nazi soldier Colonel Hans Landa (played by Christoph Watlz).

3 6 67 Chi 8-4 Chicago built their identity around defense, and so far it’s worked out well. At the time of this writing, the Bulls have allowed the 3rd fewest PPG from their opponents. Next few weeks will test the Bulls however as LaMelo Ball is expected to miss some time with a calf strain.

2 14 32 Chi 4-4 "Wrecking Ball" - Miley Cyrus- In preseason sims, Ball looked like he'd be a candidate for MVP, but he's not showing up like he did in the preseason. It's a long season, but as of right now the expectations Jonathan had from Lamelo are surely wrecking him.

1 6 26 Chi 3-1 Chicago went off like a firework in week one, announcing to the league that these Bulls might not be BS. Making up the numbers might not be good enough any longer, and the Bulls and Jonathan need to be making sure they are getting a playoff spot. LaMelo Ball is exploding in the NBA; as long as his ankles don't wobble, i think the Bulls will be a surprise story of the season. Good job, mano!

	GS	113
	CHI	97

	NO	106
	LAL	111

	CHA	111
	DEN	116

	BOS	116
	SAC	110

	MIN	106
	POR	96

Week	Rank	Rating	Team	Record	Comment
15	15	36	Chi	5-7	"When Doves Cry" by Prince This enigmatic track delves into the complexities of a troubled relationship. With its minimalist arrangement and introspective lyrics, "When Doves Cry" explores themes of conflict, emotional pain, and the struggle to understand oneself and one's partner within the dynamics of love. This one is a bit of a stretch but I had to put this great song in somewhere. A team that seems to have figured itself out this season but is also explore the question of how.
14	16	44	Chi	6-6	16. Chicago Bulls (Netherlands) The Bulls' 'trading history' parallels the Netherlands' 'mercantile legacy,' focusing on 'efficient markets' and 'strategic acquisitions' to boost their 'economic standing.' The Bulls have managed their roster, and have a strong leader in LaMelo, he just needs to be on the court; otherwise the Bulls are clog shopping through a tulip field.
13	15	48	Chi	6-7	Battleship- This team was cruising through open waters earlier in the season. The have multiple ways to win a battle, can deploy jets to strike inland targets, can fire missiles and have a huge cannon (Lamello Ball) that can sink any destoryer in their path. They're one of the heavy movers this season and should be feared.
12	3	77	Chi	9-4	Chicago Bulls - "Don't You (Forget About Me)" – Simple Minds (1985) Immortalized by The Breakfast Club, this song has an emotional punch (freeze frame!). Chicago are continuing to remind the league not to write them off. They have been a serious force this season, and the methods are working. The Bulls have been able to devour teams with their brand of smash and grab basketball.
11	2	86	Chi	10-3	The Minotaur 🐂⚔️ Why? The Bulls embody the Minotaur’s raw strength and labyrinthine complexity, blending youthful energy with veteran grit. Horns (Relentless Charge): LaMelo Ball spearheads the offense with flashy playmaking and deep-range artillery, goring defenses like a rampaging bull. Hooves (Ironclad Defense): Pascal Slakam and Nicolas Claxton anchor the paint, stomping out drives and swatting shots into the abyss. Maze (Twisting Potential): Rookies like Matas Buzells and Justin Edwards create chaos with untapped upside, luring opponents into a maze of mismatches.
10	2	94	Chi	11-1	Red Bull - Chicago have WINGS! Like an ad campaign the Chicago Bulls have been spruiking their success each week and for good reason. They have drank the elixir and been able to string together the wins. LaMelo Ball has proven to be the energiser and the kick of caffiene in the team that makes it take full flight. Bring into the slew of other players that this team have (Sexton, Siakam, Claxton etc.), then you have a force of nature ready to take on a bear, climb a mountain, sky-dive from a satelite, even bungee into an active volcano!
9	3	86	Chi	10-3	Ned Stark - Although Neds time in the series was short lived, his influence was not. His nobility and honour well outlived his time, but unfortunately it was that nobility and honour that ended up getting him killed. He never wanted to be hand of the king and was warned of the danger going to the capital but is loyalty to his friend and the king overcame all warnings.
8	4	76	Chi	9-4
7	4	76	Chi	9-4	Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty) - Chicago - A dark fairy with the power to curse kingdoms, summon thorns, and transform into a dragon.Chicago sure has transformed, and it comes with health and faith in the roster. Chicago have been able to manifest this, and it has to do with having the courage to believe in the roster. Maleficent may have had her doubters and set backs, but she ultimately became a powerful force; driven by a desire and conviction. The Bulls have that desire and conviction in heavy doses.
6	7	67	Chi	8-4	Flik (A Bug's Life) - Somewhat haphazard and with clunky-creativity, but never short on self-belief and stubbornness, Flik both dooms and saves the ant colony in the same season, driving away Hopper and the grasshoppers tyranny for good. Not always understood and feeling his way as he goes, Flik ends up standing up for what he believes in and inspires a colony. Chicago is in a great place, and I didn't always see that happening. However, this season, the inventiveness has hit fever-pitch and Jonathan keeps inventing great new ways to improve his team and deliver prosperity to Chicago, driving away the doubters, forcing them to find their food, elsewhere.
5	7	77	Chi	9-3	Leatherface (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) - A chainsaw weilding maniac based on the real-life Ed Gein, he is truly the stuff of nightmares, cannibalistically consuming and removing body parts… okay, the connection to the Chicago Bulls isn’t direct or linear, but they are scary… The Bulls have been in full flight, and GM Jonathan has been maniacal in his management. Brutally seeking to make this team more potent and powerful - at times linking with the film tagline - “Who’s gonna survive and what will be left of them?”
4	12	59	Chi	7-5	Lieutenant Aldo "The Apache" Raine - Inglorious Basterds. As I am writing this I regret not having him higher. This is one of my all-time favourite movies and Aldo Raine is a big reason for that. There are many amazing scenes, but the one where they're speaking Italian is so funny. Similar to the previous one, although the movie is fiction, and in classic Tarantino fashion he re-writes history with The Basterds assassinating Hitler. This film has two all-time characters, with the other being Nazi soldier Colonel Hans Landa (played by Christoph Watlz).
3	6	67	Chi	8-4	Chicago built their identity around defense, and so far it’s worked out well. At the time of this writing, the Bulls have allowed the 3rd fewest PPG from their opponents. Next few weeks will test the Bulls however as LaMelo Ball is expected to miss some time with a calf strain.
2	14	32	Chi	4-4	"Wrecking Ball" - Miley Cyrus- In preseason sims, Ball looked like he'd be a candidate for MVP, but he's not showing up like he did in the preseason. It's a long season, but as of right now the expectations Jonathan had from Lamelo are surely wrecking him.
1	6	26	Chi	3-1	Chicago went off like a firework in week one, announcing to the league that these Bulls might not be BS. Making up the numbers might not be good enough any longer, and the Bulls and Jonathan need to be making sure they are getting a playoff spot. LaMelo Ball is exploding in the NBA; as long as his ankles don't wobble, i think the Bulls will be a surprise story of the season. Good job, mano!