CHICAGO.- Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen y Dennis Rodman They lead the first generation of members of the Ring of Honor of the Chicago Bulls.
The team presented its plans to establish this tribute venue on Tuesday. The first class of members will include 13 individuals and the 1995-96 campaign team, who went 72-10 and won the NBA title.
The franchise plans to honor the group with a pair of events in January.
Other members of the first generation are Phil JacksonJerry Krause, Artis GilmoreJerry Sloan, Toni KukocBob Love, Chet WalkerJohnny “Red” Kerr, Tex Winter and Dick Klein. Jackson coached the 1995-96 team, which had Jordan, Pippen, Rodman and Kukoc.
Krause was the general manager and Winter served as an assistant coach.
“He Ring of Honor of the Chicago Bulls “It will be the first celebration of its kind to honor many of the legends who have helped shape our organization over the past 57 years,” he said in a statement. Michael Reinsdorf, club president. “They have deep connections with our fans and community, and embody a spirit of competition, hard work and strength.”
Served table for Michael Jordan and company:
The festivities of Ring of Honor include a private gala ceremony at the United Centerscheduled for January 11, as well as a presentation at halftime of the match on the 12th against Golden State.
Steve Kerr, coach of the Warriorsalso played on the team of the Bulls from 1995-96.
The franchise plans to add members to its Ring of Honor every two years, so the next generation will be inducted in 2026. The criteria for naming new members includes having spent at least three seasons with the team and having retired from basketball for at least three years.
Source: AP
