It always felt like Collins was that player/coach/team adviser that dabbled in poor timing or bad luck. But when his entire basketball resume was looked at by the Hall of Fame, they made the decision to make sure he would be inducted with the Class of 2024.
The Green deal doesn't change the landscape of the Eastern Conference by any means, but it could be the difference of the Bulls failing short in the play-in games or surviving them.
The way this season ends should send a strong message to the front office on much needed changes that have to happen this summer. The problem is that conversation hasn't happened yet, and might not happen with the mindset exec Arturas Karnisovas has expressed.