It's Time for Carlos Boozer to Go

The relationship between Bulls fans and Carlos Boozer has been mostly terrible. Upon arrival, Boozer immediately looked like an overpaid player. He was lazy on defense, making t-rex swats at the ball handler, while falling in love with long jumpers on the other end of the court. Boozer's lost playing time to the much studlier Taj Gibson, and it is clear Boozer has lost a step or two. He no longer has the explosiveness that made him a perennial 20 point scorer in Utah.

Fans have wanted Boozer amnestied since the lockout, and I think it's clear Boozer feels the same way.

Boozer finally complained about his lack of fourth quarter minutes:

"I think I should be out there," said Boozer, who is in the midst of his worst season as a Bull. "But it's [Thibodeau's] choice. He makes the decisions out there, so I play. I don't coach. He coaches. So he decides that.
"But honestly, he's been doing that a lot since I've been here, not putting me in in the fourth quarter. Sometimes we win; more times than not, we don't. But that's his choice."

"Super tough," Boozer said. "It's very frustrating, especially when I've got a great game going or what have you. Obviously as a competitor, you want to be out there to help your team win and especially when the game is close. You can do things that can help your team win. Not being out there, all you could do is really cheer them on. But that's [Thibodeau's] choice."

Ouch. Boozer wants to play, as anyone would in his situation, but it's completely his fault. Defense is [mostly] an effort issue, and Boozer has never showed interest in becoming an elite defender in the same way Gibson has. Boozer has approximately 40 lbs on Gibson, yet Taj does not allow himself to get bullied in the post. Boozer does. 

I was particularly shocked to hear Boozer say more times than not, the Bulls don't win. My quick calculation would suggest that the Bulls have won 68% of their games with Boozer on the roster.

Realistically, I'm sure Boozer is frustrated like everyone else, and more importantly, he wants to get paid an exceptional amount of money to not play for the Bulls next year. Nonsensical commentary like this will ensure that his dream comes true.

Luol Deng Happenings

Just a moment for our lost hero, Luol Deng. He hates the Cavs' culture, which includes Dion Waiters and Kyrie Irving bullying coach Mike Brown. There was a great story in the New York Daily News about the Cavs' situation, and if you love Lu, I highly recommend checking it out.  

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