With season averages of 11.7 points, 11.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists, Noah already made a solid case for himself. However, what he helped the Bulls accomplish in January seemingly defies all logic. As I've recounted on here several times already, Derrick Rose's injury and Luol Deng's trade should have meant the end of enjoyable basketball in Chicago this season. But Noah had other ideas. He elevated his status as the natural-born leader of this club to new heights both on and off the court. Suddenly, the Bulls have a shot at home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
As he continues to play the best basketball of his career, Noah will not allow his team to quit as long he's out on the court. If he's confident, so is everyone else. On Monday, I saw with my own eyes what happens when he's not around his team. Everyone looks disoriented and can't find opportunities that would otherwise be there. He makes that much of a difference, people.
I'm glad he's here in Chicago and should be kept around for as long as he can be a major contributor to a basketball team. The good news is Gar Forman and John Paxson highly value the players they draft themselves, so letting him go won't be so easy when the time comes. With luck, he'll be part of the core that brings the Bulls their seventh championship in the next few years. In the meantime, just enjoy what this man has to offer.
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