Chicago Bulls: 5 Biggest Storylines From 2016

Dec 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) reacts after dunking against the Indiana Pacers in the final seconds of the game during the second half at the United Center. The Bulls won 90-85. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

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November 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg watches game action against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Bulls Miss Playoffs For First Time In Eight Years

The Bulls were advertised as a championship-caliber team that was in need of a different voice to help get them over the hump. That being said, the organization turned to Fred Hoiberg to be that voice in question.

As I alluded to a bit ago, the Bulls got off to a decent start in Hoiberg’s first season. But thanks to their inability to play well on a consistent basis, injuries and lack of team chemistry, the Bulls were eliminated from playoff contention with two games left to go in the regular season.

The irony here is the previous coach won 65 percent of his games and the team never finished lower than fifth in the conference during a five-year stretch. That being said, it will be interesting to see if Hoiberg will fare any better in year two.

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