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1966 Franchise Establishment

The original expansion team that started it all in 1966.

The Chicago Bulls franchise was established in 1966 as an expansion team in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team's first head coach was Johnny Kerr, who led the Bulls to a 33-48 record in their inaugural season.

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1996 Record 72-10 Season1990 Eastern Conference FinalsHistoric Detroit Pistons RivalryDennis RodmanBob LoveToni KukočSteve KerrJohn Paxson1966 Expansion DraftDick MottaNorm Van LierThe Flu Game

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Triangle Offense · Stadium & CultureEastern Conference Champions 1993 · Honours & RecordsMickey Johnson · Legendary Players1989 Playoffs Game 5 vs Cavaliers (The Shot) · Iconic Matches1996 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Seattle SuperSonics · Iconic MatchesChicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons · Great Rivalries

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