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5 Toughest Things About Being a Chicago Bulls Fan

5 Toughest Things About Being a Chicago Bulls Fan

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Being a Chicago Bulls fan has been trying for the last few years, and it is probably because the bar was set so high by Michael Jordan. It also does not help that the Chicago Bears are not giving the city anything to be happy about, which only ups the ante on what fans expect from their basketball team. Here are five big reasons it is tough rooting for the Bulls.

5. Michael Jordan Isn't Walking Through That Door

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5. Michael Jordan Isn't Walking Through That Door

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Michael Jordan won six championships for Chicago during an amazing run in the 90s, and he is not going to suit up again anytime soon. Bulls fans miss the circus act that was Jordan's career.

4. Derrick Rose Has Not Proven His Health

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4. Derrick Rose Has Not Proven His Health

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Yes, I will admit Derrick Rose looked healthy during the summer while playing for Team USA, but it still remains to be seen whether he can stay fit for an entire season.

3. Joakim Noah's Face

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3. Joakim Noah's Face

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Joakim Noah is one of the league's best defensive players, however, he has one ugly mug. When you watch him on television, then pray it is not HD.

2. Tom Thibodeau Burns These Guys Out

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2. Tom Thibodeau Burns These Guys Out

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Tom Thibodeau is one of the best defensive minds in NBA history, but he has a tendency to overwork his players during the regular season and leave them either winded or hurt when the playoffs arrive. He is kind of the yin to Gregg Popovich's yang.

1. The Ticket Prices at United Center

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1. The Ticket Prices at United Center

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Tickets are not priced like they were during MJ's prime, but they are still not exactly cheap. If you attempt going to a game, then your wallet will definitely be hurting the next day.

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