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John Paxson gives his take on the state of the Chicago Bulls

By Carlos Nazario

Dec 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball perations John Paxson (left) and general manager Gar Forman (center) talk with sports writer Sam Smith (right) prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball perations John Paxson (left) and general manager Gar Forman (center) talk with sports writer Sam Smith (right) prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Hoiberg’s progression as head coach

“He’s grown. I’ve seen it more on the practice floor than anywhere, just a little bit of a comfort level there. His staff with Jim Boylen and the guys he has around him, they’ve been really good. But it’s a difficult job. They’ve got a lot to manage, a lot of things on their plate. I think any of these positions, whether you play or you coach, you’re always trying to get better and you’re always trying to grow.

“I think any of these positions, whether you play or you coach, you’re always trying to get better and you’re always trying to grow. Obviously, Fred, he’s going to continue to do that. We sit and we try to discuss issues with our team and everyone is a part of that process. We’re all trying to get better.”

Paxson is obviously happy with Hoiberg as coach. He better be, because there are a lot of people out there who are not. After experiencing some success with former coach Tom Thibodeau, getting rid of him upset many.

One of the main reasons Paxson and general manager Gar Forman decided to part ways with Thibodeau (other than the fact they just didn’t like each other) was the offensive woes. The Bulls were constantly in the bottom of the pack in scoring. Hoiberg is supposed to be an offensive-minded coach.

Well, with Hoiberg manning the helm, the Chicago Bulls are not at the bottom of the scoring group, but they are pretty close. Going into Wednesday night’s game, they ranked 23rd. This is not what Paxson and Forman expected.

To be fair, I don’t think this is a team that any coach can turn into a scoring machine. There are some older players and young, green players who can run and gun. This is why he mentioned the need to get more athletic. I would wait to make a decision on Hoiberg until he has a proper team.

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