The Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s was due largely in part to the overwhelming lineup of players led by the greatest of all-time, Michael Jordan, one of the most efficient front men to ever play the game, Scottie Pippen, and hardworking role players. But basketball is a team sport, and like any team sport, the team with the best system trumps any team with immense talent. Unfortunately for the competition, the greatest basketball lineup of the 1990s also had the most devastating system in Tex Winter’s triangle offense. It was an offensive system that ruined opponents’ defenses.
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It was Phil Jackson, however, who took the system and found a way to implement it within team offense. It came as no surprise that a team with the talent and will to win such as the Bulls would catch on with a very little hiccup.
The triangle offense was anchored on ball movement. The Bulls were disciplined enough to communicate with each other on the floor, and the result was simply exhilarating. Passing lanes were often used in conjunction with off-the-ball movement. Before the opponent knew it, a player was free with an open look at the basket for the high percentage attempt. It was a system that could be done to much success by anyone with the determination to make it successful.
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Richard Ohlhaber lives in Texas but grew up in Chicago. He has followed, with much enthusiasm throughout the years, his favorite basketball team – the Chicago Bulls. For more discussion on basketball, follow this Facebook page.
