Since Gar Forman and John Paxson took over front office duties from Jerry Krause in 2003, the management duo has repeatedly failed to use the trade market to improve the roster.
John Paxson and Gar Forman like their guys. How often have Bulls fans been subject to hearing this phrase?
The Bulls have been one of the most conservative teams in the league in terms of trading with other teams. Consider that Danny Ainge, nicknamed Trader Danny for his activity, was hired in the same year as John Paxson in 2003. Comparing the Celtics' activity on the trade market with the Bulls, it's difficult to imagine that both teams compete in the same league.