If there’s one thing Bulls fans know very well: talk is cheap. Players could say the right things but in their hearts they don’t feel that way. That’s one thing you don’t need to worry about when it comes to Joakim Noah. Besides being the Energizer Bunny on the court, he’s been welcomed with open arms by Bulls fans because of his attitude to speak from his heart. So if Joakim has something to say, fans listen attentively.
“I’m moving a lot better. I feel strong. I’m ready to rumble. I think last year was a tough year for us. Sometimes humbling is good.” – Joakim Noah
If there was ever a such thing as a comeback year, Joakim Noah better hope that he has one this season. Noah, age 30, is entering into his final year of his contract. There were rumors of the former Defensive Player of the Year being in the rumor mill. However, due his unknown health status, a lot of talks have been on hold. The Bulls will stand patient with Noah and roll the dice this season and will decide his fate next summer in free agency.
“I think it’s gonna be great. I’m really excited. I’m healthy. Haven’t felt healthy in a long time. I’m really excited for the coming year. It’s gonna be a lot of ball movement. I’m just really excited to come in and prove myself.” – Joakim Noah
Joakim Noah spent the evening at his back-to-school giveaway at Footlocker on State Street in downtown today as a part of the Noah’s Arc Foundation. Confidence and excitement dripped from his face when he started blabbering about Fred Hoiberg and the Chicago Bulls for the upcoming season. It could be because Hoiberg has big plans to exercise Noah’s strengths on offense as much as possible. Joakim Noah hopes to have another Allstar caliber season so he can work his way into another lucrative deal.
