See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss the reign of Adam Silver. They also do a deep dive on where Matas is best suited to guard...at the the 3 or 4.

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See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus dives into what feels like a genuine upswing in Chicago sports, with renewed optimism surrounding several of the city’s teams before shifting the focus squarely to the Bulls.

0:25 – Chicago Sports Upswing
The episode opens with a look at the improving mood around Chicago sports and why there may finally be some legitimate reasons for fans to feel optimistic.

6:00 – Level of Excitement for Caleb Wilson
The conversation turns to Caleb Wilson and whether Bulls fans fully appreciate how exciting his potential could be. We discuss what Wilson has already shown, what makes his ceiling so intriguing, and why he could become one of the most important pieces of the Bulls’ future.

13:47 – More Matas Mid-Range Malcontent
The mid-range debate continues with Matas Buzelis.

27:00 – Kuminga & Mathurin Misses… LOL
Finally, we look back at the Bulls missing out on Jonathan Kuminga and Bennedict Mathurin and discuss why those supposed misses might ultimately work in Chicago’s favor. Sometimes the best moves are the ones you don’t make.

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The Big Red Bus - Episode 277 - Rage Against (And For) the Mid-range Machine

0:00 – Welcome Aboard the Big Red Bus
1:45 – Maui, Family Time and Social Media
4:00 – Why August Is Perfect for Bulls History
6:15 – Tom Thibodeau’s Revolutionary Defense
9:45 – The Forgotten Injuries of the 2015–16 Bulls
13:15 – Mike Dunleavy Deserves More Respect
17:15 – Patrick Williams and Misleading Narratives
19:45 – Andrés Nocioni and the “Lean Years”
24:30 – Max Strus, Nic Claxton and Positional Value...Is Peyton Watson Overrated?
30:00 The Value of Unprotected First-Round Picks. Should the Bulls Absorb Bad Contracts?
37:00 – Matas Buzelis, Billy Donovan and the Mid-Range
38:45 – The Priorities for Matas’ Development
42:00 – Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts

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