NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the new era of Bulls basketball!
We have optimism over here. Some hope around the corner. And help yourself to as much positivity as you’d like.
The hiring of Arturas Karnisovas as new executive vice president of basketball operations has jump-started a celebration for Bulls fans everywhere. A fresh start is long overdue, and the Bulls organization is receiving praise across NBA circles for their decision to finally overhaul the front office.
With so much going on, let’s take a look at some of the recent, Day 1 reactions!
Very Good for the city!!! https://t.co/fU3XlBKVNX
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) April 9, 2020
Rockets GM Daryl Morey, who hired Arturas Karnisovas as international scout, told @tomhaberstroh this: “Arturas is one of the best executives in the NBA. I’m so happy he is getting this opportunity. He was instrumental in our success. I’m also thrilled he’s in the East now!”
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 9, 2020
https://twitter.com/LaurenceWHolmes/status/1248279376799633408?s=20
A funny story about new Bulls exec Artūras Karnisovas: I spoke w/ Jared Jeffries who spent 4 years in Denver’s front office w/him.
Jeffries said they used to work out to EDM music. Yes, EDM.
“He loves (DJs) Armin van Buuren, Kaskade and Calvin Harris.” https://t.co/g1R0v4d0st
— Mike Singer (@msinger) April 9, 2020
Arturas Karnisovas is a great hire by the Bulls. Karnisovas is highly respected in the basketball world after playing overseas for many years, then working in the NBA office before going to the team side. He’s got a stoic personality, and he’s insightful. Chicago got a good one.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) April 9, 2020
Karnisovas has been one of the most sought after executive candidates for years, interviewing w/ the Nets, Bucks and Sixers to lure him away from Denver.
The Bulls were able to do it. https://t.co/Mug5zSUQvE
— Jamal Collier (@JamalCollier) April 9, 2020
To add some context to this, Tim Connelly has said multiple times that everyone is involved in the decision-making process and Connelly also gives Arturas Karnisovas a lot of credit for helping get Denver to where they are now.
Karnisovas has his fingerprints on everything. https://t.co/EDHGpCUM4h
— T.J. McBride (@TJMcBrideNBA) April 9, 2020
Since Arturas Karnisovas joined the Nuggets in 2013, the organization has:
– Drafted (and retained) Nikola Jokic at No. 41
– Turned Anthony Randolph and the rights to Doug McDermott into Gary Harris, Jusuf Nurkic
– Hit on Jamal Murray (retained) and MPJ in lottery— Rob Schaefer (@rob_schaef) April 9, 2020
