Chicago Bulls

Guide Note:

The Chicago Bulls play in the Central Division of the NBA's Eastern Conference. The team was established in 1966 and posted the best record in franchise team history after its first year in the league. The team has since won six NBA Championships, an seven division titles.

Fast Facts:

1. Owner: Jerry Reinsdorf
2. Play at the United Center
3. City: Chicago, Illinois
4. General Manager: John Paxson
5. Drafted Michael Jordan in 1984
6. Won three consecutive championship between 1990-1993
7. Won a another three consecutive championship between 1994-1997
8. Six NBA Championships
9. Founded in 1966

A Brief History

The Bulls established a franchise in the state's largest city, Chicago in 1966. The team made it to the NBA playoffs in its first year. The team went on to win six championships in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998. These championship years occurred while Phil Jackson was the head coach and after Michael Jordan joined the organization.

The Jordan Years

In 1984, owner Jerry Reinsdorf and General Manager Jerry Krause decided to overhaul the franchise. In doing so, the team invested in new talent. Michael Jordan was selected as the third pick in the first round of the 1984 NBA Draft. With Jordan, the acquisition of Scottie Pippen and John Paxson the Bulls went on to win three-consecutive titles in the early 1990s, repeating the success with Michael Jordan taking the lead in the mid-to late 1990s.