"We need to see what our young guys can do. Hopefully they'll respond in a competitive way." - EVP of Basketball Operations John Paxson
The Bulls have been burned this season, but it is part of the plan.
"We're throwing them into the fire. We knew we were going to get younger," Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson told reporters before Friday's game with Indiana. "We knew there would be struggles. We need to see what our young guys can do. Hopefully they'll respond in a competitive way. I keep telling Jim (Boylen, coach), 'This league is always about wins and losses, we always want to win.