Note: Johnny Red Kerr, born on the super-continent Pangaea, is not featured.
10. Luol Deng
While Deng is one of the best players the Bulls have had since
One
the few people I liked exponentially more after getting their ass
kicked. When the 7’3 Andriuskevicius got socked in the eye by 6’5 local
guy Awvee Storey, I immediately imagined something out of Mike Tyson’s Punchout. Andriuskevicius also holds the distinction of being the least cool person ever nicknamed Big Marty.
Take a look at the 00-01 Bulls. Seriously, that may be the funniest team of all time. You wonder why Ron Artest is so crazy now? It’s probably because he spent his NBA formative years hanging out on practice courts and in planes with the likes of Tarlac, Khalid El-Amin, and the immortal Jake Voskul, who I distinctly remember had great hair. Something tells me Bryce Drew probably hung out a lot with Fred Hoiberg an Brad Miller during those days.
7. Thabo Sefolosha
One of the great Russian deceptionists of our time, Khryapa somehow found a way to stay in the NBA for four seasons despite never being given the chance to actually play. All that ended this season, however, when Bulls coach Jim Boylan, in search of the ever elusive eight man rotation, played Veektor over a three game stretch from January 29 to February 2. Khryapa struggled mightily with his first real glimpse of NBA action- even though two of the games were against the Timberwolves, a team that currently employs both Antoine Walker and Sebastian Telfair. Days later, Khryapa was cut. His uncanny impression of Stacy King will sorely be missed.
5. Bill Wennington
Will also be featured on our list of “top sandwiches named after Canadians” for the aptly named ‘Beef Wennington.’
3. Dalibor Bagaric
I was having trouble coming up with something for this space…until I came upon Bagaric’s NBA.com page. Bask in the glory:
- Enjoys eating pasta.
- Lists his favorite video game as “Medal of Honor”.
- Wedding had 390 guests and was attended by teammates Marcus Fizer and Tyson Chandler.
2. Luc Longley
Longley was famously the target of many
1. Toni Kukoc
While The Croatian Sensation was one of the most talented and versatile players the Bulls have ever had, he may ultimately be remembered as a footnote. Everyone remembers when Scottie Pippen refused to take the court with 1.8 seconds left in a tied playoff game against the Knicks, but it as Kukoc who admirably stepped up and knocked down the game-winning shot. The 6’11 Kukoc probably would have started for any other team in the NBA during his prime, but gladly took a backseat to win titles with the Bulls.
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Comments
If there's one thing I learned from Gangs of New York, it's that New York doesn't like foreigners.
Ha, I like the Big Marty reference if you're hinting at what I think you are. Also, I think it's safe to say that Steve Kerr is not just the best player from Lebanon, but he is also the ONLY player from Lebanon.
lol, Pangea
you should include a category for players from another planet.
Dennis Rodman
Horace Grant
Sam Cassell came from the same planet as E.T. I think they're related somehow.
how bout reggie miller hes one alien ugly mother fucker
Wow, you guys have had 10 foreign-born players over the years (more, in fact)?!?
The Knicks have had... hmm. We drafted Frederic Weis, but he never made it to a game. Other than that, I don't think the Knicks have ever had a foreign player. I know we traded the rights to one in the Marbury deal. The Knicks are mad xenophobic.