The 2001-02 Chicago Bulls season marked another challenging chapter in the team’s rebuilding phase post the Michael Jordan era. Under the leadership of head coach Tim Floyd, the Bulls struggled throughout the season, finishing with a disappointing 21-61 record. This placed them 8th in the Central Division and 15th in the Eastern Conference, indicating the need for significant improvements.
The roster saw a mix of young talent and experienced players, but cohesion was elusive. Key players included Elton Brand, who was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for the draft rights to Tyson Chandler, marking a significant shift in the team’s strategy. Rookie Tyson Chandler, alongside fellow rookie Eddy Curry, represented the Bulls’ hopes for the future. Additionally, the acquisition of Eddie Robinson aimed to add depth, but injuries limited his impact.
Jalen Rose, acquired midway through the previous season, emerged as the team’s leading scorer, averaging 21.4 points per game. Despite his efforts, the Bulls lacked a consistent secondary scoring option, which contributed to their offensive struggles. Defensively, the team ranked towards the bottom of the league, reflecting their overall difficulties in maintaining competitive play.
The season was marked by instability, resulting in head coach Tim Floyd resigning in December 2001. Bill Cartwright took over the coaching duties but faced the same challenges in turning the team’s fortunes around. The Bulls’ road record was particularly poor, winning only five away games, indicative of their broader struggles.
Overall, the 2001-02 season was a testament to the Bulls’ ongoing rebuilding process. The focus remained on developing young talent and building for the future, but immediate results were hard to come by. The season highlighted the need for strategic changes and player development to revive the franchise’s success in the coming years.
- Regular Season Record: 21-61
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats for 2001-02 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Jalen Rose | 30 | 23.8 | 4.1 | 5.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 37.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ron Mercer | 40 | 16.8 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 29.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Metta World Peace | 27 | 15.6 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 39.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Brad Miller | 48 | 12.7 | 8.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 50.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Marcus Fizer | 76 | 12.3 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 17.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jamal Crawford | 23 | 9.3 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 44.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Travis Best | 30 | 9.3 | 2.7 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 32.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Eddie Robinson | 29 | 9.0 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Trenton Hassell | 78 | 8.7 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 36.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Greg Anthony | 36 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 32.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Eddy Curry | 72 | 6.7 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tyson Chandler | 71 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kevin Ollie | 52 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 49.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| A.J. Guyton | 45 | 5.4 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 37.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Fred Hoiberg | 79 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 26.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Charles Oakley | 57 | 3.8 | 6.0 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 16.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Norm Richardson | 8 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dalibor Bagarić | 50 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Chicago Bulls 2001-02 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2001-02 season for the Chicago Bulls.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2001 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 98-73 | |
| Nov 02, 2001 | @ Boston Celtics | L 96-82 | |
| Nov 03, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | W 84-79 | |
| Nov 07, 2001 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 97-73 | |
| Nov 08, 2001 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 127-74 | |
| Nov 10, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 89-85 | |
| Nov 13, 2001 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 101-93 | |
| Nov 14, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-102 | |
| Nov 16, 2001 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 105-71 | |
| Nov 17, 2001 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 93-88 | |
| Nov 21, 2001 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 96-92 | |
| Nov 24, 2001 | @ New York Knicks | L 78-71 | |
| Nov 27, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 100-68 | |
| Nov 29, 2001 | vs. Miami Heat | W 78-72 | |
| Dec 01, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-76 | |
| Dec 04, 2001 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 103-75 | |
| Dec 05, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | L 102-74 | |
| Dec 07, 2001 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 98-83 | |
| Dec 08, 2001 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 87-84 | |
| Dec 11, 2001 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 107-93 | |
| Dec 14, 2001 | @ Boston Celtics | L 107-101 | |
| Dec 15, 2001 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 80-79 | |
| Dec 18, 2001 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-84 | |
| Dec 20, 2001 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 96-91 | |
| Dec 22, 2001 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 95-74 | |
| Dec 26, 2001 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 107-85 | |
| Dec 27, 2001 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 89-74 | |
| Dec 29, 2001 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-80 | |
| Dec 31, 2001 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 90-83 | |
| Jan 02, 2002 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 107-97 | |
| Jan 04, 2002 | @ Washington Wizards | L 89-83 | |
| Jan 05, 2002 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 113-111 | |
| Jan 07, 2002 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 100-88 | |
| Jan 09, 2002 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 85-73 | |
| Jan 11, 2002 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 97-90 | |
| Jan 12, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 106-104 | |
| Jan 15, 2002 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 94-86 | |
| Jan 17, 2002 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 94-91 | |
| Jan 19, 2002 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 77-69 | |
| Jan 21, 2002 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 93-81 | |
| Jan 22, 2002 | @ Miami Heat | L 92-79 | |
| Jan 26, 2002 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 95-92 | |
| Jan 29, 2002 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 91-90 | |
| Jan 30, 2002 | @ Utah Jazz | L 90-78 | |
| Feb 02, 2002 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 97-91 | |
| Feb 03, 2002 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 101-96 | |
| Feb 06, 2002 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 97-89 | |
| Feb 12, 2002 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 96-92 | |
| Feb 13, 2002 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 113-91 | |
| Feb 15, 2002 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 106-81 | |
| Feb 16, 2002 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-101 | |
| Feb 18, 2002 | @ Miami Heat | L 102-80 | |
| Feb 20, 2002 | vs. New York Knicks | W 113-109 | |
| Feb 22, 2002 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 91-83 | |
| Feb 23, 2002 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 105-91 | |
| Feb 26, 2002 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 112-97 | |
| Feb 27, 2002 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 101-89 | |
| Mar 01, 2002 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 90-81 | |
| Mar 03, 2002 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 92-84 | |
| Mar 05, 2002 | @ Washington Wizards | L 115-90 | |
| Mar 06, 2002 | vs. Miami Heat | L 92-87 | |
| Mar 08, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 94-90 | |
| Mar 09, 2002 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 100-73 | |
| Mar 11, 2002 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 107-103 | |
| Mar 12, 2002 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 110-81 | |
| Mar 14, 2002 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 91-86 | |
| Mar 16, 2002 | @ Houston Rockets | W 114-112 | |
| Mar 19, 2002 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 102-96 | |
| Mar 22, 2002 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-93 | |
| Mar 23, 2002 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 112-96 | |
| Mar 26, 2002 | @ Orlando Magic | L 96-82 | |
| Mar 28, 2002 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-79 | |
| Mar 30, 2002 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 100-84 | |
| Apr 03, 2002 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 117-104 | |
| Apr 05, 2002 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 98-96 | |
| Apr 06, 2002 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 120-101 | |
| Apr 08, 2002 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 105-100 | |
| Apr 10, 2002 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 102-101 | |
| Apr 11, 2002 | @ New York Knicks | W 104-101 | |
| Apr 13, 2002 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 124-106 | |
| Apr 15, 2002 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 98-96 | |
| Apr 17, 2002 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 112-106 |