Bulls' Late-Game Defense Is a Woeful Circus — 'Dancing Bear' and All

Bulls' late-game defense is a woeful circus — 'Dancing Bear' and all

NEW YORK — A few years and a few croissants ago, new Bulls addition Guerschon Yabu-sele was nicknamed “The Dancing Bear.” Now the 6-7 French forward/center goes by just “Le Bear” — a better fit, given the change in how he moves on defense.Then there’s 6-11 center Nick Richards, who has shot-blocking in his DNA, as evidenced by two five-block games in 2023 with the Hornets. Unfortunately, he’s a role player and a limited scoring threat. And yet h…

Bulls late-game defense is a woeful circus … ‘Dancing Bears’ and all

NEW YORK — It was once a cute nickname for Guerschon Yabusele: “The Dancing Bear.” The problem is that was a few years, as well as a few croissants ago, for the French-born forward/center. Now, he just goes by “Le Bear.” Good decision. Then there’s 6-foot-11 Nick Richards, who has shot blocking in his DNA, evident by two five-block games in 2023, but is a role player and limited scoring threat. Yet, he’s the best option for Bulls coach Billy Don…