Ep. 166: Exclusive interview with Jim Boylen

On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski sits down with Bulls head coach Jim Boylen to get his thoughts on the team, star players Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen, and his goal to win a title.

1:00 What he’s learned about being a head coach vs assistant coach

3:20 Who he leans on for support on and off the court

5:10 On pride in the organization and the influence basketball had on him as a kid

7:55 On joining the Bulls as an assistant under Fred Hoiberg, then as a head coach

9:50 On players buying in to his program, relationship with Zach LaVine

11:58 On playing more up-tempo in February and hope for next season

13:55 On what he wants to see from his players this offseason

15:40 On potential roster changes this summer and adding veterans

17:35 Impact of Otto Porter Jr

20:10 On Lauri Markkanen and areas he needs to improve in

22:18 On Kris Dunn and the team’s approach this offseason to point guard

24:20 On the several members of the Windy City Bulls getting significant playing time at the end of the season

26:28 What he will work on this summer

28:44 On his goal of bringing a championship to the Bulls