Ep. 140: Reaction to LaVine injury and why Markkanen is struggling to find shot attempts

On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kelly Crull react to the Bulls loss to the Nets. Plus Kendall’s great story on why the Nets passed on Kobe Bryant. 0:50 - On Bulls tough, close losses this season 3:20 - On critical season for Kris Dunn and Bulls evaluation at point guard 5:30 - Kendall on Dunn’s turnovers and how big a concern 7:10 - On why only 6 shots for Markkanen, next steps for the 2nd year pro 9:40 - Reaction to news LaVine will miss 2-4 weeks and impact on Bulls 11:15 - Expectations for Bulls moving forward 15:30 - Mark on Murry State’s Ja Morant and comparisons to Dwyane Wade 16:50 - On Zion Williamson and if he’s a franchise changing player and his fellow Duke lottery picks 19:55 - Mark on watching college games for scouting 21:40 - On concern over the Bulls young players and the impact of losing 22:45 - Kendall’s story on why John Calipari passed on Kobe Bryant with the 7th pick in the 1996 NBA draft