The Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor, once a symbol of pride and celebration, has unfortunately taken a turn for the worse. What was meant to be a tribute to the team's greatest players has become an ugly display of ego and controversy.
Initially, the Ring of Honor was established to honor players who had made significant contributions to the franchise. It was a way for fans to remember and appreciate the legends who had brought glory to Chicago. However, as time went on, it became evident that politics and personal agendas were overshadowing the original purpose.
Krause, who died in 2017 at the age of 77, was the longtime general manager of the Bulls, from 1985-2003. He built around Michael Jordan and turned the Bulls into six-time NBA champions. He collected two Executive of the Year awards (1988, 1996) along the way and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame shortly after his death. He also oversaw the dynasty's undoing, as documented (without his perspective) in "The Last Dance."
That fact, presumably, is what led to audible boos when he was honored during the halftime ceremony. His wife Thelma, who was representing him, appeared to be in tears over the poor reception.
Also present were most of the other members of the 1995-96 team roster – Randy Brown, Jud Buechler, Jason Caffey, Ron Harper, Luc Longley, John Salley, Dickey Simpkins, and Bill Wennington – along of course with Steve Kerr, who was also there to coach the Golden State Warriors Friday night. Other honorees – including 60s and 70s-ear Bulls star Bob Love – also joined them on the floor.
But those hoping Jordan and former teammate Scottie Pippen would be at the event were disappointed. Neither was able to attend.
Dennis Rodman also posted a video saying he had planned to be there, but the inclement weather Friday prevented him from being able to go.
Jordan, Pippen and Jackson were at odds at times with Krause, one of the themes of “The Last Dance” documentary about the 1997-98 season, the final one of the Bulls dynasty Krause helped build.
“He played a major part in the success that the Bulls had, creating one of the greatest teams ever assembled,” Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan said of Krause. “Family, friends that are still here ought to be appreciated and shouldn’t be disrespected.”
Rodman was scheduled to appear but had his travel plans canceled by inclement weather. Both he and Jordan submitted video messages acknowledging the honor.
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