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 Famous Bulls fans include Barack Obama, Kanye West, and Chance the Rapper.[([[https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-bulls-fans/celebrity-lists|ranker]])]
+===== No Mascot Until 1969 =====
+The Bulls introduced their mascot, Benny the Bull, three years after the team was founded.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1846497/2020/06/22/how-a-kid-from-montana-transformed-benny-the-bull-into-a-big-city-star/|nytimes]])]
+===== First Black GM in NBA History =====
+Rod Thorn, who drafted Jordan in 1984, was later replaced by Jerry Krause, who helped construct the championship rosters.[([[https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2020/05/i-knew-jerry-krause-the-last-dance-michael-jordan-co-have-done-him-dirty.html|cleveland]])]
+===== First Team to Wear Short-Sleeve Jerseys =====
+The Bulls were one of the first NBA teams to experiment with short-sleeve jerseys during a Christmas Day game in 2013.[([[https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/nba-debuts-sleeved-jerseys-for-christmas-games/|sportsnet]])]
+===== Toni Kukoč’s Hall of Fame Induction =====
+Kukoč was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021 for his contributions to both the Bulls and international basketball.[([[https://www.nba.com/bulls/toni-kukoc-named-naismith-memorial-basketball-hall-fame|nba]])]
+===== Luol Deng’s Global Influence =====
+British-Sudanese player Luol Deng was a key Bulls star in the 2000s and an ambassador for African basketball.[([[https://www.unhcr.org/africa/prominent-supporters/luol-deng|unhcr]])]
+===== Joakim Noah’s Defensive Excellence =====
+Noah won the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year award, the first Bull to do so since Jordan.[([[https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/10817297/joakim-noah-chicago-bulls-named-defensive-player-year|espn]])]
+===== Undefeated Finals Record =====
+The Bulls are the only team with a perfect record in multiple NBA Finals (6-0).[([[https://www.quora.com/Which-would-be-a-bigger-accomplishment-going-6-0-in-the-NBA-finals-like-Michael-Jordan-or-going-for-example-6-6-in-the-finals|quora]])]
+===== The Bulls’ Unbreakable Fan Support =====
+The Bulls' fanbase remains one of the most passionate in the NBA, even during rebuilding seasons.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/574400-nba-power-rankings-ranking-the-10-most-passionate-fan-bases-in-the-nba|bleacherreport]])]
+===== Second Most Popular NBA Team Globally =====
+Despite recent struggles, the Bulls remain one of the most recognized and followed NBA teams worldwide.[([[https://sleeper.com/blog/most-popular-nba-teams/|sleeper]])]
+===== Lonzo Ball’s Unfortunate Injury =====
+The Bulls signed Lonzo Ball in 2021, but he has missed significant time due to injuries.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/mortenjensen/2025/01/28/the-resurgence-of-lonzo-ball/|forbes]])]
+===== Zach LaVine’s Rise =====
+Zach LaVine has become a two-time All-Star and the face of the modern Bulls era.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6109176/2025/02/03/zach-lavine-bulls-nba-rebuild/|nytimes]])]
+===== First Playoff Appearance in Five Years (2022) =====
+The Bulls made their first playoff appearance in 2022 after a long rebuilding phase.[([[https://fadeawayworld.net/the-master-plan-for-the-chicago-bulls-rebuilding-is-the-only-truth|fadeawayworld]])]
+===== The Alex Caruso Effect =====
+Defensive specialist Alex Caruso has become a fan favorite for his hustle and impact.[([[https://indianshow.sport.blog/2023/01/17/why-alex-caruso-was-a-fan-favourite-on-the-los-angeles-lakers/|indianshow]])]
+===== Ayo Dosunmu – The Local Star =====
+Chicago-born Ayo Dosunmu has emerged as a key contributor after being drafted in 2021.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonpatt/2021/12/08/chicago-bulls-getting-much-needed-value-out-of-rookie-ayo-dosunmu/|forbes]])]
+===== Hope for the Future =====
+With young talent and strong management, the Bulls aim to become a championship contender again in the near future.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/chicagobulls/comments/1dxi78p/whats_the_gameplan_for_the_next_5_years/|reddit]])]

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