Chicago Bulls fans know the story by now and although the core has been playing great recently and Zach LaVine’s return has added some more excitement there’s still the Jordan Bell storyline that won’t quite go away. The second-round pick was traded to the Golden State Warriors back on draft night for $3.5 million and the rookie has taken it personally.
Bell started his rookie campaign slowly working himself into the Warriors’ rotation and was playing well in limited minutes. In early November, he was feeling pretty good about himself that he was even poking some fun at the Bulls.
Does Jordan Bell hold anything against Chicago for trading his rights? "No. … I might want to give them some money, honestly," Bell joked.
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) November 7, 2017
A few weeks later the Bulls played against the Warriors and Bell made sure everyone knew that he was still taking the draft-night trade to heart.
Before Wednesday night’s game at the United Center, Steve Kerr said the rookie was past that.
Steve Kerr on Jordan Bell starting again vs. Bulls: "He had his fun the first time with his comments or whatever he was doing on the floor. I liked it. I didn’t think it was offensive. I think he was getting himself motivated. But I think he’s past that now."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 17, 2018
However, that didn’t stop Danny Parkins from 670 The Score, to once again troll the Bulls.
Chicago radio guy in the Warriors locker room pregame, just gave Jordan Bell a red Bulls shirt that says $3.5 million on the back, trying to get him to take a picture with it.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 17, 2018
And Bell loved it!
Jordan Bell loved the shirt @DannyParkins gave him. He said he's going to wear it around! pic.twitter.com/OlBzNmRbf8
— jon greenberg (@jon_greenberg) January 17, 2018
My friend @DannyParkins giving @1jordanbell a Chicago-themed T-Shirt that says $3.5 million on the back. What might have been pic.twitter.com/exFxPuEDXo
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) January 17, 2018
By the way, not only are the t-shirts a fun jab at the front office, but the Spiegel and Parkins Show is also raising money for charity.
Our 1 year show anniversary is January 17th and our basketball team hosts the champs that day. During the draft they sold a 2nd round pick for $3.5 million. This is our shirt to commemorate the trade and raise $$ for starving kids. Get it here:https://t.co/mTkqsTgPaD pic.twitter.com/L2EI2r0FwS
— Spiegel & Parkins (@Spiegel_Parkins) December 20, 2017
Oh and by the way, Bell is once again starting for the Warriors against the Bulls. Last time out, the Warriors beat the Bulls by 49 points.
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