During an appearance Friday on ESPN’s “First Take,” Zach LaVine was asked if he had confidence team vice president of basketball operations John Paxson can build a winning team around the Bulls guard. Before LaVine could answer, Bulls fans attending the live show at Navy Pier erupted with jeers and a “Fire GarPax” chant, alluding to Paxson and general manager Gar Forman.
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Gar Forman on the hot seat?
Jerry Reinsdorf might be waking up — and not in the best of moods. According to several sources, the Bulls chairman is livid about the team’s 6-12 start this season and the continued sinking profile of the organization and is beginning to focus on general manager Gar Forman. The sources indicated this is not a recent change of heart for Reinsdorf, and that his unhappiness has been building after several questionable decisions.
Besides the Hoiberg issue, an ongoing …
Besides the Hoiberg issue, an ongoing mistrust between Bulls players and Forman, and a rebuild that still isn’t paying off in its third year, a source said Forman acted aloof toward a handful of former Bulls players in attendance last week when the team honored two-time All-Star forward Luol Deng, who retired last month.
That said, a source emphasized that …
That said, a source emphasized that nobody’s job is in imminent jeopardy, including Forman’s. Remember: Executive vice president John Paxson reclaimed his more central role as the face of the franchise and lead decision-maker with the Butler trade. Forman’s power within the organization isn’t what it once was, though ownership still values his scouting and negotiating ability.