Something changed about these Bulls in February.
Some will point to the Otto Porter Jr. trade, while others will cite Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine blossoming into future stars as the true reason for the turnaround. Hell, Robin Lopez morphing into an offensive force deserves a mention, too.
While these variables have been factors in the team’s sudden identity shift, it’s hard to ignore Jim Boylen’s changing demeanor and on-court approach.
For the first time in his short tenure as coach, the players are now responding to Boylen.