Miami claimed the lion’s share of the media’s attention during the free agency madness this NBA off-season, but the Chicago Bulls could be the most improved team in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls have two promising young stars in Derrek Rose and Joakim Noah that appear to turning into elite NBA players. Rose has been attacking the basket with authority since starring on Team USA at the World Championships. Last season Rose became the first Chicago Bulls player to make the All Star team since Michael Jordan. Noah’s game has grown in leaps and bounds since he first came to Chicago. The 25-year-old power forward could be the best the rebounder in the NBA. Last night Noah played his heart out at the United Center, leading the Bulls to victory over the Denver Nuggets. Taj Gibson and Luol Deng have had strong starts to season as well. Looming over the Bulls’ bright future is the return of off-season acquisition Carlos Boozer from injury. When the former Utah Jazz power forward returns to the court we will truly see how good the Bulls can be.
