The Chicago Bulls were successful in the 1990s with Michael Jordan as their main player. The success brought their team to be well-acknowledged in the NBA. However, that one time or that one player does not define the story. Throughout all these years, the Bulls created a powerful brand and reached many major objectives, leaving a permanent mark on professional basketball.
We will take an in-depth look into the history of the Chicago Bulls, discuss their achievements, examine their all-time record, and observe players and coaches. We will discuss important games, the Hall of Fame, and the reasons that make this team strong in the NBA.
Chicago Bulls Schedule Matches
Both home and away games against some strong teams are on the Chicago Bulls schedule for the 2024-2025 season. The key games against the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and New Orleans Pelicans are important.
Important Dates
- October 23, 2024: Season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans.
- November 1, 2024: Playing at home against the Brooklyn Nets.
- December 23, 2024: Against the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | OPP. | Time / TV | Venue |
| Oct 23, 2024 | @ New Orleans | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Oct 25, 2024 | @ Milwaukee | 8:00 PM | Fiserv Forum |
| Oct 26, 2024 | vs Oklahoma City | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Oct 28, 2024 | @ Memphis | 8:00 PM | FedExForum |
| Oct 30, 2024 | vs Orlando | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Nov 1, 2024 | @ Brooklyn | 7:30 PM | Barclays Center |
| Nov 4, 2024 | vs Utah | 8:30 PM | United Center |
| Nov 6, 2024 | @ Dallas | 8:30 PM | American Airlines Center |
| Nov 7, 2024 | vs Minnesota | 8:00 pm NBAt | United Center |
| Nov 9, 2024 | @ Atlanta | 7:30 PM | State Farm Arena |
| Nov 11, 2024 | vs Cleveland | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Nov 13, 2024 | @ New York | 7:30 PM | Madison Square Garden |
| Nov 15, 2024 | @ Cleveland | 7:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Nov 17, 2024 | vs Houston | 7:00 PM | United Center |
| Nov 18, 2024 | @ Detroit | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Nov 20, 2024 | @ Milwaukee | 7:30 pm ESPN | Fiserv Forum |
| Nov 22, 2024 | vs Atlanta | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Nov 23, 2024 | vs Memphis | 8:00 pm NBAt | United Center |
| Nov 26, 2024 | @ Washington | 7:00 PM | Capital One Arena |
| Nov 27, 2024 | @ Orlando | 7:00 PM | Kia Center |
| Nov 29, 2024 | vs Boston | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Dec 2, 2024 | vs Brooklyn | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Dec 5, 2024 | @ San Antonio | 8:00 PM | Frost Bank Center |
| Dec 6, 2024 | vs Indiana | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Dec 8, 2024 | vs Philadelphia | 1:00 PM | United Center |
| Dec 19, 2024 | @ Boston | 7:30 PM | TD Garden |
| Dec 21, 2024 | vs Boston | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Dec 23, 2024 | vs Milwaukee | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Dec 26, 2024 | @ Atlanta | 7:30 PM | State Farm Arena |
| Dec 28, 2024 | vs Milwaukee | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Dec 30, 2024 | @ Charlotte | 7:00 PM | Spectrum Center |
| Jan 1, 2025 | @ Washington | 7:00 PM | Capital One Arena |
| Jan 4, 2025 | vs New York | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Jan 6, 2025 | vs San Antonio | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Jan 8, 2025 | @ Indiana | 7:00 PM | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Jan 10, 2025 | vs Washington | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Jan 12, 2025 | vs Sacramento | 3:30 PM | United Center |
| Jan 14, 2025 | vs New Orleans | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Jan 15, 2025 | vs Atlanta | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Jan 17, 2025 | vs Charlotte | 9:30 pm ESPN | United Center |
| Jan 19, 2025 | @ Portland | 9:00 PM | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter |
| Jan 21, 2025 | @ L.A. Clippers | 10:30 PM | Intuit Dome |
| Jan 23, 2025 | @ Golden St. | 10:00 PM | Chase Center |
| Jan 25, 2025 | vs Philadelphia | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Jan 27, 2025 | vs Denver | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Jan 29, 2025 | @ Boston | 7:30 PM | TD Garden |
| Jan 31, 2025 | @ Toronto | 7:30 PM | Scotiabank Arena |
| Feb 2, 2025 | @ Detroit | 3:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Feb 4, 2025 | vs Miami | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Feb 5, 2025 | @ Minnesota | 9:00 PM | Target Center |
| Feb 8, 2025 | vs Golden St. | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Feb 11, 2025 | vs Detroit | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Feb 12, 2025 | vs Detroit | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Feb 20, 2025 | @ New York | 7:30 PM | Madison Square Garden |
| Feb 22, 2025 | vs Phoenix | 5:00 PM | United Center |
| Feb 24, 2025 | @ Philadelphia | 7:00 PM | Wells Fargo Center |
| Feb 26, 2025 | vs L.A. Clippers | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Feb 28, 2025 | vs Toronto | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Mar 2, 2025 | @ Indiana | 5:00 PM | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Mar 4, 2025 | vs Cleveland | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Mar 8, 2025 | @ Miami | 8:00 PM | Kaseya Center |
| Mar 10, 2025 | vs Indiana | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Mar 12, 2025 | @ Orlando | 7:00 PM | Kia Center |
| Mar 13, 2025 | vs Brooklyn | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Mar 15, 2025 | @ Houston | 8:00 PM | Toyota Center |
| Mar 17, 2025 | @ Utah | 9:00 PM | Delta Center |
| Mar 19, 2025 | @ Phoenix | 10:00 PM | Footprint Center |
| Mar 20, 2025 | @ Sacramento | 10:00 PM | Golden 1 Center |
| Mar 22, 2025 | @ L.A. Lakers | 10:30 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Mar 24, 2025 | @ Denver | 9:00 PM | Ball Arena |
| Mar 27, 2025 | vs L.A. Lakers | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Mar 29, 2025 | vs Dallas | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Mar 31, 2025 | @ Oklahoma City | 8:00 PM | Paycom Center |
| Apr 1, 2025 | vs Toronto | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Apr 4, 2025 | vs Portland | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Apr 6, 2025 | @ Charlotte | 1:00 pm NBAt | Spectrum Center |
| Apr 8, 2025 | @ Cleveland | 7:00 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Apr 9, 2025 | vs Miami | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Apr 11, 2025 | vs Washington | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Apr 13, 2025 | @ Philadelphia | 1:00 PM | Wells Fargo Center |
Chicago Bulls Roster: A Mix of Young Talent and Veteran Leadership
The Bulls’ roster is a blend of veterans and talented young players for the 2024-2025 season. The leading man is Zach LaVine, who is still a strong presence in the league. Key players such as DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vučević, and Patrick Williams.
All Players (2024-2025)
Lonzo Ball
Onuralp Bitim
Matas Buzelis
Jevon Carter
Torrey Craig
Ayo Dosunmu
Chris Duarte
Josh Giddey
Zach LaVine
Julian Phillips
Adama Sanogo
Jalen Smith
DJ Steward
Dalen Terry
Nikola Vucevic
Coby White
Patrick Williams
| Player | Jersey No. | Position | Height | Weight | DOB (AGE) |
| Lonzo Ball | 2 | PG | 6-6 | 190 | 10/27/1997 (26) |
| Onuralp Bitim | 17 | SF | 6-6 | 215 | 3/31/1999 (25) |
| Matas Buzelis | — | SF | 6-9 | 197 | 10/13/2004 (19) |
| Jevon Carter | 5 | PG | 6-1 | 200 | 9/14/1995 (28) |
| Torrey Craig | 13 | SF | 6-5 | 221 | 12/19/1990 (33) |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 12 | PG | 6-5 | 200 | 1/17/2000 (24) |
| Chris Duarte | — | SG | 6-5 | 190 | 6/13/1997 (27) |
| Josh Giddey | 3 | PG | 6-8 | 216 | 10/10/2002 (21) |
| Zach LaVine | 8 | SG | 6-5 | 200 | 3/10/1995 (29) |
| Julian Phillips | 15 | SF | 6-8 | 197 | 11/5/2003 (20) |
| Adama Sanogo | 21 | PF | 6-9 | 245 | 2/12/2002 (22) |
| Jalen Smith | 25 | PF | 6-9 | 215 | 3/16/2000 (24) |
| DJ Steward | 26 | SG | 6-2 | 162 | 10/2/2001 (22) |
| Dalen Terry | 25 | SG | 6-7 | 195 | 7/12/2002 (22) |
| Nikola Vucevic | 9 | C | 6-10 | 260 | 10/24/1990 (33) |
| Coby White | 0 | PG | 6-5 | 195 | 2/16/2000 (24) |
| Patrick Williams | 44 | PF | 6-7 | 215 | 8/26/2001 (23) |
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Chicago Bulls Statistics and All-Time Records
Throughout the annals of their franchise, the Chicago Bulls have created many records. Among the most crucial are:
- Most Wins in a Season: The Bulls completed the 1995-96 season with an NBA-record 72-10 regular-season record. This remained the best record in the history of the NBA until the Golden State Warriors had a 73-9 record in 2015-16. Still, the Bulls are the only team that has won over 70 games and won the championship that same year.
- The Bulls have won six championships in total. All of them came in the 1990s with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in their roster.
- Appearance in Playoffs: The Bull has gained entrance to the NBA playoffs a tremendous 36 times, one of the highest among all teams in the NBA.
- Scoring records: Michael Jordan tops the list for the all-time Bulls’ leading scorer per game. His 69-point score against Cleveland Cavaliers came in the year 1990.
- Success Rate: The Bulls became very successful during the 1990s, and had one of the best winning percentages in NBA history.
Chicago Bulls Stats – Basic (Totals)
| Chicago Bulls | |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Team Name | Chicago Bulls |
| Seasons: 59 | 1966-67 to 2024-25 |
| Record | 2383-2297, .509 W-L% |
| Playoff Appearances | 36 |
| Championships | 6 |
Last Ten Year of the Chicago Bulls
| Season | Lg | Team | Win | Loose | Finish | FG% | 3P% | 2P% | FT% | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
| 2023-24 | NBA | CHI | 39 | 43 | 4 | 0.47 | 0.358 | 0.532 | 0.791 | 3593 | 2048 | 638 | 394 | 1004 | 1541 | 9206 |
| 2022-23 | NBA | CHI | 40 | 42 | 3 | 0.49 | 0.361 | 0.555 | 0.809 | 3473 | 2006 | 644 | 371 | 1097 | 1551 | 9276 |
| 2021-22 | NBA | CHI | 46 | 36 | 2 | 0.48 | 0.369 | 0.535 | 0.813 | 3471 | 1958 | 585 | 336 | 1053 | 1540 | 9152 |
| 2020-21 | NBA | CHI | 31 | 41 | 3 | 0.476 | 0.37 | 0.542 | 0.791 | 3237 | 1927 | 482 | 304 | 1089 | 1362 | 7969 |
| 2019-20 | NBA | CHI | 22 | 43 | 3 | 0.447 | 0.348 | 0.511 | 0.755 | 2721 | 1510 | 652 | 265 | 1005 | 1417 | 6945 |
| 2018-19 | NBA | CHI | 22 | 60 | 4 | 0.453 | 0.351 | 0.496 | 0.783 | 3517 | 1796 | 603 | 351 | 1159 | 1663 | 8605 |
| 2017-18 | NBA | CHI | 27 | 55 | 5 | 0.435 | 0.355 | 0.478 | 0.759 | 3663 | 1923 | 626 | 289 | 1147 | 1571 | 8440 |
| 2016-17 | NBA | CHI | 41 | 41 | 4 | 0.444 | 0.34 | 0.479 | 0.798 | 3796 | 1851 | 643 | 393 | 1112 | 1455 | 8435 |
| 2015-16 | NBA | CHI | 42 | 40 | 4 | 0.441 | 0.371 | 0.464 | 0.787 | 3796 | 1870 | 495 | 470 | 1141 | 1545 | 8335 |
| 2014-15 | NBA | CHI | 50 | 32 | 2 | 0.442 | 0.353 | 0.474 | 0.783 | 3751 | 1781 | 514 | 476 | 1145 | 1495 | 8265 |
Background: The Birth of the Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls were established in 1966 on January 16, and became a new member of the NBA. The team’s first owner-general manager, Dick Klein, was motivated to create this franchise after two other NBA teams-the Stags and the Packers/Zephyrs-had failed to make it in the Chicago area.
The difference the Bulls made was in their first season, making them the first-ever expansion team in the league to reach the playoffs. The opening years were not fruitful for this young franchise, a solid foundation was laid for the coming seasons.
Chicago Bulls Logo and Jersey Evolution
The famous Chicago Bulls logo shows a strong Red Bull with horns and has stayed the same since it was created. Theodore W. Drake designed the logo, which became known for the team’s strength and willpower. The Chicago Bulls jersey has not changed much over time, showing that the team values tradition, with red, black, and white as the main colors.
Achievements: Chicago Bulls Championships
Chicago Bulls Championships:
- 1991 NBA Championship: Defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in 5 games.
- 1992 NBA Championship: Defeated Portland Trail Blazers in 6 games.
- 1993 NBA Championship: Defeated Phoenix Suns in 6 games.
- 1996 NBA Championship: Defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in 6 games.
- 1997 NBA Championship: Swept Utah Jazz in 6 games.
- 1998 NBA Championship: Defeated Utah Jazz in 6 games.
Coaching Staff: Leading the Bulls Toward the Future
The coaching staff is spearheaded by Billy Donovan, who came to the team in 2020. He has a lot of experience because he used to coach the Oklahoma City Thunder and led the Florida Gators to several NCAA championships.
His approach to coaching centers on player development and strong defense, two pivotal components of the current team. With Donovan, this team gets better every season, and the future seems bright as long as the team keeps developing its youngsters.
| Head Coach | Billy Donovan |
| Assistant Coach | Billy Schmidt |
| Assistant Coach | Damian Cotter |
| Assistant Coach | Dan Craig |
| Assistant Coach | Henry Domercant |
| Assistant Coach | John Bryant |
| Assistant Coach | Josh Longstaff |
| Assistant Coach | Wes Unsled Jr. |
Hall of Fame: Chicago Bulls Legends
The Chicago Bulls have many players in the Basketball Hall of Fame. These legends helped the team succeed and made the NBA popular around the world. Some well-known inductees include:
| Chicago Bulls Hall of Famers | ||||
| Players | ||||
| Jersey No. | Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted |
| 42 | Nate Thurmond | C | 1974–1976 | 1985 |
| 8 | George Gervin | G/F | 1985–1986 | 1996 |
| 0 | Robert Parish | C | 1996–1997 | 2003 |
| 122345 | Michael Jordan 1 | G | 1984–19931995–1998 | 2009 |
| 33 | Scottie Pippen 2 | F | 1987–19982003–2004 | 2010 |
| 53 | Artis Gilmore | C | 1976–19821987 | 2011 |
| 91 | Dennis Rodman | F | 1995–1998 | 2011 |
| 25 | Chet Walker | F | 1969–1975 | 2012 |
| 5 | Guy Rodgers | G | 1966–1967 | 2014 |
| 7 | Toni Kukoč | F | 1993–2000 | 2021 |
| 3 | Ben Wallace | F/C | 2006–2008 | 2021 |
| 16 | Pau Gasol | F/C | 2014–2016 | 2023 |
| 3 | Dwyane Wade | G | 2016–2017 | 2023 |
| Coaches | ||||
| Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | |
| Phil Jackson | Assistant coachHead coach | 1987–19891989–1998 | 2007 | |
Jerry Sloan 3 | Assistant coachHead coach | 1977–19781979–1982 | 2009 | |
| Tex Winter | Assistant coach | 1985–1999 | 2011 | |
| Contributors | ||||
| Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | |
| Jerry Colangelo 4 | Executive | 1966–1968 | 2004 | |
| Jerry Reinsdorf | Owner | 1985–present | 2016 | |
| Jerry Krause | General manager | 1985–2003 | 2017 | |
| Rod Thorn 5 | General manager | 1978–1985 | 2018 | |
| Larry Costello | Head coach | 1978–1979 | 2022 | |
| Del Harris | Assistant coach | 2008–2009 | 2022 | |
| Doug Collins | Head coach | 1986–1989 | 2024 | |
