When I was still actively playing b-ball during my younger years, I had a penchant for jump shots and outside shooting. Actually it was my forte, my style and up to this day I can still challenge anyone for a shooting contest. Even in the NBA, my fave players now and then were those considered dead shots when it comes to the perimeter game. I love the offensive games of Chris Mullin, Rick Barry, Tracy Murray, Joe Hassett, Jason Kapono, JJ Redick, Marco Bellineli and Vinny Del Negro.
Well, Del Negro had just hugged the limelight recently as the Chicago Bulls appointed the 41-year old ex-North Carolina State Wolfpack as its new head coach. It came a big surprise when the windy city outfit ended up their long search for a top guru with Vinny, who had no coaching experience whether in college or the NBA, after entertaining several top prospects which included new Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni and veteran Doug Collins. So who is Vinny Del Negro?
Before accepting the Bulls coaching offer, Del Negro served as the Assistant General Manager of the Phoenix Suns. He played 13 years in the NBA and had stops at Sacramento, San Antonio, Milwaukee, Golden State and Phoenix with a career average of 9.1 ppg in 771 games.
It will be an interesting 2008-09 season for Chicago as the Bulls make a 360 degrees turn around, transforming from a defensive-conscious unit (under Scott Skiles) to a well-oiled offensive machine under the watch of Del Negro. Hopes are high with Vinny's arrival after a disappointing 2007-08 season for the Bulls which were highlighted by the firing of Skiles on Christmas eve and failure to advance to the play-offs.
It will be a make-or-break year for the Bulls and Del Negro!
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