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Gordon on the Block?

After his stellar rookie season, Ben Gordon has been somewhat of a disappointment this season. There is a notable reduction in his point production, as a result of a reduced role. Last season, Gordon served as the sparkplug off the bench. With Kirk Hinrich and Chris Duhon firmly emplaced in the starting lineup, Gordon future in Chicago has come in to question. The common question asked about this year?s Bulls versus last year?s Bulls is why the drop off ? easy answer is leadership.

The Bulls desperately miss Antonio Davis? leadership not only in the locker room, but on the bench and on the floor ? they are looking for some of their more tested and respected guys to take control of this team and Ben Gordon is one of those guys. The other missing component is Eddy Curry, while he was not a driving factor for the Bulls post season run, he was a personality that other engaged, and he did bring the personality and spirit out of his teammates.

The Bulls are hoping that Ben Gordon can emerge in both of those roles, being a go-to leader and a personality the brings guys together ? that hasn?t happened yet, and if it does not start happening soon, Ben could find himself traded for a veteran leader, because the Bulls are loaded with young guys that can score.