The Chicago Bulls are one of the most iconic franchises in NBA history, known worldwide thanks to their dominance in the 1990s. From dynastic champions to fan favorites, the Bulls have featured some of basketball’s biggest names. Here is our selection for the Chicago Bulls All-Time Team—four guards, four forwards, up to three centers, and a head coach—highlighting legends who shaped the franchise. This team proudly joins the ranks of the best NBA All-Time Teams.
Michael Jordan
The greatest player in NBA history, Michael Jordan led the Bulls to six NBA championships and won five MVPs. A 14-time All-Star, 10-time scoring champion, and Defensive Player of the Year in 1988, MJ defined excellence on both ends of the court. He was known for his clutch performances, killer instinct, and unmatched competitive fire.
Derrick Rose
The youngest MVP in NBA history at age 22, Derrick Rose electrified fans with his explosive athleticism and fearless drives. A three-time All-Star, Rose carried the Bulls back to relevance in the post-Jordan era and remains one of the most beloved players in franchise history.
Jerry Sloan
Before his Hall of Fame coaching career, Jerry Sloan was known as “The Original Bull.” A two-time All-Star and elite defender, Sloan was the first player to have his number retired by the Bulls. His toughness set the tone for the early Bulls squads.
Kirk Hinrich
A steady leader through multiple eras, Kirk Hinrich ranks among the franchise’s all-time leaders in assists, steals, and three-pointers. While not as flashy as others, Hinrich was a versatile guard known for his tenacious defense and high basketball IQ.
Scottie Pippen
Scottie Pippen was the ultimate two-way player, a seven-time All-Star and 10-time All-Defensive Team selection. Robin to Jordan’s Batman, Pippen’s ability to guard every position and initiate the offense made the Bulls’ triangle offense hum. He’s one of the best perimeter defenders in NBA history.
Dennis Rodman
Though he only spent three seasons in Chicago, Dennis Rodman was crucial to the Bulls’ second three-peat. A rebounding machine and elite defender, Rodman won three consecutive rebounding titles with the Bulls and added an edge to their championship squads.
Horace Grant
An underrated force during the first three-peat, Horace Grant brought defense, rebounding, and midrange shooting to the power forward spot. A one-time All-Star, Grant was the perfect complementary piece to Jordan and Pippen in the early ’90s.
Luol Deng
Luol Deng spent a decade with the Bulls, making two All-Star appearances and being named to the All-Defensive Second Team in 2012. A quiet leader, Deng was a consistent scorer and a tough, versatile defender during some of Chicago’s best post-Jordan seasons.
Artis Gilmore
Artis Gilmore was a dominant force in the paint during his time with the Bulls in the late 1970s and early 1980s. A six-time All-Star (with four as a Bull), Gilmore ranks among the franchise’s all-time leaders in rebounds and blocks. His strength and touch made him a nightmare matchup.
Joakim Noah
One of the most passionate and energetic players in Bulls history, Joakim Noah was a two-time All-Star and the 2014 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. He was the heart of the Bulls’ gritty, defensive-minded teams under Tom Thibodeau and ranks high in team history in rebounds, assists (as a center), and emotion.
Head Coach: Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson is the obvious choice to lead the All-Time Bulls. He coached the team to six NBA championships from 1991 to 1998 and revolutionized team dynamics with the triangle offense and his Zen-like leadership. Jackson’s 545 regular-season wins and .738 winning percentage with the Bulls remain unmatched in franchise history.
