Hey, Chicago Bulls fans? I know the perception — especially after The Last Dance documentary — has grown that former general manager Jerry Krause was somehow mostly to blame for the Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen dynasty breaking up (reminder: he built that dynasty!).
But even if that was the case, you shouldn’t boo the late Krause during a Ring of Honor ceremony, especially when his widow, Thelma, is sitting right there. She was visibly upset at the reaction, and rightfully so.
What else is rightful is the reaction from ex-Bull and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, along with that from former Bull Stacey King on the broadcast — they used words like “shameful” and “classless”:
This has to be one of the more embarrassing moments in Chicago sports. Jerry Krause, whatever you think of how the Bulls dynasty ended, built a six-time champion. Worthy of this honor ten fold. Disgraceful to boo while his distraught widow watches on pic.twitter.com/vwTa7QgOmp
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) January 13, 2024
"It's absolutely shameful … I'm so disappointed with the fans."
Steve Kerr sounded off on the fans in Chicago who booed Jerry and Thelma Krause.
🎥 @NBCSWarriors pic.twitter.com/aDHb8eLMQZ https://t.co/cX3ssYSq3T
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) January 13, 2024
"The people that booed Jerry Krause and his widow, who was accepting this honor for him, it was the worst thing I've ever seen in my life."
NBC Sports Chicago color commentator Stacey King blasts Bulls fans who booed Jerry Krause.pic.twitter.com/TYUfmFXZUs
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 13, 2024
Be better, Bulls fans.