Marbles - These obviously go back further than the 90's, but that speaks to the timelessness of Marbles. There was the game of trying to knock others out using the big tom bowler, but I preferred making marble tracks in the dirt and having races.

The Bulls have dealt with injuries all year, too, in case you missed all of Jon's posts about it! But they are comfortably in the Play In spot right now and with Ball back and healthy, and Franz now set to take the court, maybe they suddenly go on a run since not even they know what they have on the court with this crew as they probably haven't been able to see any tape or examples! Add a stud, get some health, get wins? Sounds right.

I have some limitations financially and am not looking for something really serious right now. I am evaluating some big parts of my life and wondering if I need to make a change to who I am. I am willing to make some connections and perhaps find out what kind of person I could be in the future. Also, I like to play Xbox.

Good Guys Wear Black - Competitive, but just not quite winning enough of the key moments.

Grease - "Tell me more, tell me more, did you get very far?" They showed up to Rydell High with the leather jackets and the attitude, fully convinced this was going to be their year. Sandy and Danny were going to make it work. And for a moment, the preseason, it really looked like they might. Then week one happened. Then week two. The T-Birds are stumbling, the Pink Ladies are in disarray and the big hand jive competition ended in disaster. There are still songs worth humming here but Greased Lightning needs an actual tune-up before this thing goes anywhere near the championships.

The Repeater: Loaded with talent -LaMelo Ball, Nic Claxton, Collin Sexton, and Franz Wagner—and sitting 6th in the conference, but the delivery just doesn’t always land. Like a teacher who explains things over and over, you know the pieces are good… it just doesn’t fully click yet. A touch of Mr Mackey - 'MMMMMkay'.

AG/Herb/Edwards/1st/2nds FOR Franz. I'd love to have guys like AG and Herb on my team. The classic 'glue guy' type rotation pieces that could take an already strong team to the next level... That being said though, I don't think you'd give a lot of thought to giving up these types of guys for a guy like Franz. sure his 'value' has plateaued just a little bit and the hype around him has gone a little quiet. By no means though is he in any territory at all that would have him labeled a 'bust' or a 'failure'. Maybe expectations just needed to be tempered just a tad... Which is exactly when you need to be pulling the trigger on a deal like this.

Early delivery - You purchase something off the internet and you see the delivery time and wonder if you will be home when it is expected to be delivered, or of the postman will leave it at your door or take it to the post office. Then it happens! Days earlier than expected you come home from work and see this beautiful cardboard box waiting for you at your door. What a pleasant surprise, whichI am sure Chicago fans felt that when they heard Franz was going to be part of their team.

Chicago has been winning in spite of the mountains of injuries they have had to overcome. A big reason why is their depth. They've recently traded depth (Gordon, Jones, Edwards) to Utah for star power (Franz). Will it backfire?

Braveheart (1995) – chaotic energy, fearless attacks, and they will absolutely swing first. Chicago have felt the pendulum swing, and rode their 8-4 run - even in the face of advertity. Bravery to the core. New look outfits, and team dynamics. Freedom!

Another injury to Aaron Gordon? Who cares, Bulls rattle off a 10-3 record in this edition of the power rankings. Lamelo Ball actually being on the court has a lot to do with that as well as Jalen Suggs. Back court for the future is set for the Bulls, will be interested to see if the last 13 games are for real.

The Smart Kid Who Still Fits In- known as a bit of a jack of all trades, Chicago GM fits in just about anywhere. He does the impossible and wins chess tournaments then partners up with the cool kid when their clique face uneven numbers in home econmics. Not really fussed about the opinion of others, he is cool because he doesn't care and marches to the beat of his own drum but respected because he is capable and intelligent.

Baloo the Bear - Looks relaxed, surprisingly effective. A smooth midrange game and steady pace—nothing flashy, but it works. Riding the waves, the Bulls have been entertaining at times, and for GM Jonathan, they have also been frustrating. With a mix to best it with the top contenders, the Bulls are a mixed bag! Cuddly bear or predatory!?

Umbrella – Rihanna featuring Jay-Z Protective and unified, it symbolizes loyalty and mutual support. The theme mirrors team cohesion under pressure. As the pressure mounts on the GM to perform, he has stayed loyal to his players

Glassjaw: Not just because Glassjaw is my favorite band, The Bulls parallel Glassjaw in a very specific, frustrating way. Glassjaw emerged in the early 2000s as one of the most exciting and influential bands in post-hardcore, but chronic health issues for vocalist Daryl Palumbo repeatedly derailed their momentum at critical moments. Despite a rabid cult following and universal respect within the genre, they never quite reached the sustained commercial or mainstream heights of some equally revered peers. The Bulls sit in a similar space. LaMelo Ball is a franchise level talent, but persistent ankle injuries have capped the team’s ceiling, turning what should have been a higher trajectory into a series of “what if” seasons. Like Glassjaw, the Bulls are respected, dangerous on their best days, but held just short of their full potential by circumstances they couldn’t control.

Seven of Pentacles: Represents patience, long-term investment, and evaluating progress. Results take time but are growing. This feels like the Bulls to me. Jonathan is never in a hurry to do too much, or anything drastic, calmly tinkering with his personnel. He believes in his team and sees a steady climb as the right way to build.

The Bulls at #12 are the most Chicago thing ever — chaotic, inconsistent, and somehow still convincing themselves this is the year. LaMelo Ball is out there playing like a Twitch streamer with unlimited boosts, Aaron Gordon is doing all the dirty work like he’s still auditioning for the Dunk Contest, and Nic Claxton blocks everything except Chicago’s emotional instability.

Childhood Reference: Build-A-Bear—But You Added All the Accessories. Chicago just keeps adding parts: Aaron Gordon dunking like the bear has jetpacks, while injured LaMelo is the accessory they paid extra for but can’t actually use yet. The Bulls have it all at the moment, and the voice box says "I'm gonna kill you!"