THE BEST OF THE WORST
With a .143 winning percentage, the Bulls ( 3- 18) are on pace to be the worst team in franchise history. A look at the worst Bulls teams ever: 1. 2000- 01 — 15- 67 (. 183) • Top scorer: Elton Brand, 20.1. • Note: Worst record in NBA. 2. 1999- 00 — 17- 65 (. 207) • Top scorer: Elton Brand, 20.1. • Note: Second- worst record in NBA ( Clippers, 15- 67); Brand shares Rookie of Year honors with Steve Francis. 3. 2001- 02 — 21- 61 (. 256) • Top scorer: Jalen Rose, 23.8. • Note: Tied with Warriors for worst record in NBA; coach Tim Floyd fired after 25 games. 4. 1998- 99 — 13- 37 (. 260) • Top scorer: Toni Kukoc, 18.8. • Note: Lockout shortened season to 50 games; thirdworst record in NBA ( Grizzlies, 8- 42; Clippers, 9- 41). 5. 2003- 04 — 23- 59 (. 280) • Top scorer: Jamal Crawford, 17.3. • Note: Second- worst record in NBA ( Magic, 21- 61); coach Bill Cartwright fired after 14 games. 6. 1975- 76 — 24- 58 (. 293) • Top scorer: Bob Love, 19.1. • Note: Worst record in NBA. 7. 1983- 84 — 27- 55 (. 329) • Top scorer: Orlando Woolridge, 19.3. • Note: Second- worst record in NBA ( Pacers, 26- 56); had third pick in 1984 draft, which they used to select Michael Jordan. 8. 1982- 83 — 28- 54 (. 341) • Top scorer: Reggie Theus, 23.8. 9. 1967- 68 — 29- 53 (. 354) • Top scorer: Bob Boozer, 21.5. • Note: Despite record and only being in their second season of existence, Bulls finished fourth in Western Division and made playoffs, losing to Lakers in five games in division semifinals. 10. 1979- 80; 1985- 86; 2002- 03 — 30- 52 (. 366)