The Readers Weigh In – Will Bulls Become Contenders if LeBron Joins Team?

The Chicago Bulls have a gifted young point guard and blossoming center Joakim Noah – and the aura of Michael Jordan constantly swirling around the United Center.

Three knowledgeable NBA fans – and expert sports journalist Aaron Torres – took time out of their busy schedules to drop their one-of-a kind NBA knowledge on LeBron James and his possible free agent destinations.

This look at the potential possibilities surrounding James’ signing with the Chicago Bulls will enlighten pro hoops fans and gamblers everywhere.

With James making his announcement live on ESPN at 9 PM ET, let me get busy.

Brandon Williams from Philadelphia

Williams is a young, aspiring future sports analysts who had this to say about the Bulls should they land James.

“With the addition of James, along with Derrick Rose, Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah, they are going to be Eastern Conference champions.”

Torres, wasn’t quite as animated – and a bit more realistic – with his response on James joining the Bulls.

“Who thought a week ago they’d be pulling up the rear,” Torres wrote in an e-mail. “Don’t think LeBron will be running with the Bulls any time soon.”

George Coley Jr. from Philadelphia

“They’ve got Boozer and some other pieces in place there and the addition of James, along with young Derrick Rose and a good head coach … the team could contend for the Eastern Conference title, but not the NBA title,” he said.

Keith Branch from New Jersey

“Out of all the teams, I think the Bulls are the best fit for LeBron, Branch said. “They’ve got Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah and I believe LeBron would be a perfect fit.

I believe they would contend for the Eastern Conference title and would be just as good as Cleveland Cavaliers was at the least.”

I agree with Branch on this one. I think the addition of James makes the Bulls contenders for the Eastern Conference title – if and only if – they can address their bench and supporting role player needs.