By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Welcome to By The Horns, a podcast covering the Chicago Bulls. Hosted by Bulls Countdown Live host Camron Smith and CHSN Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. We’ll bring you the latest updates along with guest interviews and breaking news. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Episodes

Monday Apr 20, 2020

The Last Dance documentary series has begun and one of the people who has something to say about it is former Bull and teammate of Michael Jordan, Scott Burrell. Leila Rahimi and Rob Schaefer discuss the harshness of Jordan to Burrell and other teammates during that championship run, the player's dislike of former GM Jerry Krause, and how he views that 1998 season over 20 years later.(1:14) - What was it like being a part of the documentary(5:20) - Michael Jordan was harsh as a teammate(10:00) - How was the tension that season, knowing it was ending(17:20) - Jordan's level of competitiveness was different from anyone else's(25:00) - Using this documentary as a teaching point

Monday Apr 20, 2020

The Last Dance documentary dropped tonight and the Bulls content team reacts to the first 2 episodes. Host Jason Goff is joined by pre and postgame partner Kendall Gill, Bulls insider KC Johnson, and from the Bulls Outsiders Big Dave Watson. They discuss why the documentary started with the rift between Jerry Krause and the players, and the importance of Michael Jordan to the world.(3:00) - First reactions to the documentary(13:55) - Jerry Krause was painted as a villain in the first 2 episodes(26:00) - New information about Scottie's relationship with the Bulls(37:00) - Michael Jordan refusing to sit out when he broke his foot(46:00) - Phil Jackson's role in the dynasty

Friday Apr 17, 2020

Host Jason Goff and NBCS Chicago's Rob Schaefer are joined by Bull's rookie sensation Coby White and his brother Will as they discuss how they are handling the coronavirus pandemic, growing up in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the impact of losing their father, and their relationship with superstar point guard Chris Paul.(1:40) - The timeline of playing an NBA to the season being suspended(7:30) - Discussion on Coby White being one of the greatest high school players in North Carolina history(14:10) - What it was like to lose a father(22:27) - How well do Coby and Will know each other(37:44) - Friendship with Chris Paul is bigger than basketball

Tuesday Apr 14, 2020

Arturas Karnisovas had his 1st press conference as the Bulls VP of Basketball Operations and was adamant that he will do all he can to bring back the Bulls to relevancy. Host Jason Goff is joined by KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill as they listen and discuss Karnisovas' words and his plans for the Bulls.(1:48) - Karnisovas has a clear vision for the Bulls(11:05) - Karnisovas let go of Gar Forman quickly(22:10) - What does player development mean to Arturas Karnisovas?(28:42) - Karnisovas on putting a HUGE emphasis on player development(32:44) - Karnisovas on what style he wants to play(40:42) - Karnisovas on his connection to the 90s Bulls(51:10) - How should Bulls fans react to the hiring of Karnisovas

Sunday Apr 12, 2020

The Bulls new VP of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas has already hit the ground running and started to make hires. But who is he? What are his ideas and plans for the Bulls and what is his vision? Filling in for host Jason Goff, Leila Rahimi and Rob Schaefer discuss and find the answers to these questions with Mike Singer, Denver Nuggets beat writer for the Denver Post.(1:09) - The hiring of Arturas Karnisovas is the most significant move they've made in years(7:56) - Karnisovas is respected by both players and coaches around the NBA(18:00) - There was no way Karnisovas was accepting Bulls job if cupboard was bare (24:00) - Karnisovas emphasizes player development(33:00) - How might Karnisovas handle current coach Jim Boylen

Friday Apr 10, 2020

Filling in for host Jason Goff, KC Johnson has a very interesting and deep conversation with former Bull Jamal Crawford. They discuss how hard the state of Washington was hit by COVID-19, Jamal's close relationship with Michael Jordan, his memories of Kobe Bryant, and his start and memories of his tenure with the Bulls.(1:10) - How Jamal and his family have been coping with being sheltered in(6:00) - Jamal's social media activity with throwback NBA players(7:45) - How he became connected with Michael Jordan(10:10) - Memories of Kobe Bryant.(13:45) - Jamal discusses Zach Lavine's play this season(16:30) - Disappointed that a team didn't sign him(18:56) - Memories of the "Baby Bulls" of the early 2000s

Thursday Apr 09, 2020

The Bulls moved quickly and found their guy. Arturas Karnisovas is the new VP of Basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls replacing previous holder of the title John Paxson. Host Jason Goff is joined by KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill as they discuss what does this mean for the future of the Bulls and what comes next after the hire.(1:44) - The process that led to the hiring of Arturas Karnisovas(5:36) - What type of executive is Karnisovas?(13:14) - Why didn't the Bulls interview a minority candidate?(19:50) - How will the Bulls their front office and scouting department?(25:34) - What does this mean for the future of Jim Boylen?

Tuesday Apr 07, 2020

The Bulls have started their process in interviewing candidates to run the Bulls basketball operations. Host Jason Goff is joined by Rob Schaefer and Bulls insider KC Johnson to discuss and update on the potential candidates and what the Bulls are thinking and what are they looking for.(2:12) - Michael Reinsdorf is doing his due diligence trying to find a new head of basketball operations(10:00) - Bulls are looking to modernize their front office(19:10) - Whoever the Bulls hire he will decide how much Gar/Pax are involved(29:00) - Bulls job is appealing according to people around the league(39:45) - How does a change in front office impact the players and coaching staff(45:20) - What should the John Paxson tenure be remembered as

Friday Apr 03, 2020

Filling in for Host Jason Goff, Leila Rahimi talks with Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Ryan Held who at a swim meet donned a Ryan Arcidiacono rookie jersey. He goes into his fandom of the Bulls, why he chose Ryan Arcidiacono as his favorite current Bull, and responses he got from Bulls fans around the world.(1:02) - Why he chose to rep the Bulls on an international platform(6:16) - When did Ryan Held's Bulls fandom start(12:05) - His favorite Bulls players to watch(15:14) - Finding time for the Bulls with a swimming schedule(18:50) - Advice to fellow athletes during this pause in sports

Tuesday Mar 31, 2020

Host Jason Goff is joined by KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and the Chicago Tribune's Jamal Collier as they discuss what's keeping them busy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the game or series they would prefer to be re-aired on television, and what viable options does the NBA have to get something out of the 2019-2020 NBA season.(2:07) - Dealing with the new normal during the pandemic(7:51) - Potential NBA plan finish the season with a "Round-Robin" style tournament(19:20) - Preferred game/series you want re-aired on tv(26:40) - Derrick Rose vs Lebron James playoff series(34:20) - Reliving the Ben Wallace era of the Bulls

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