Joakim Noah Interview
http://espn.go.com/chicago/columns/blog/_/post/4638687/name/friedell
Joakim Noah did this interview with ESPNChicago’s Nick Friedell. He spoke about acting, winning championships in college, his nicknames, and what he wants to do after his playing days are over.
In my honest opinion, I’m not a fan of Joakim Noah. I do like his intensity, and his rebounding prowess, but I just felt he was the wrong fit for the Bulls once they drafted him. He was nothing like what they were looking for, and fit more into the game they were already playing rather than the game they should have been wanting to play.
What I mean by that is that he sucks on offense, and they needed a power forward who could play offense. But, you can’t go back in time and change things, so you have to live with what you have. And, the Bulls have been trying.
I think Noah would be a great asset as a backup power forward/center, coming off the bench and bringing his energy to the second team when the opponents starters are wearing down.
If he ever managed to hit the ten to fifteen foot jumpshot on a regular basis, he’d be an all-star caliber player with his rebounding and shot blocking skills, but you can see in his shot that he’s never going to have it. And, that is ok. But, just not for a Bulls team that has no other low post presence.
What are your thoughts on Joakim Noah and the Bulls? Do you think he’s an asset that the Bulls can’t live without? Would you like to see him retire as a Bull or have them ship him out?
