The 2001-02 Chicago Bulls season was a period of significant growth and transition, highlighted by the arrival of exciting young talents Tyson Chandler and Eddy Curry. Although the team finished with a 21-61 record, the mid-season acquisition of Jalen Rose provided a major offensive spark, as he averaged an impressive 23.8 points per game. Under the new leadership of head coach Bill Cartwright, the Bulls showcased flashes of their potential with notable victories over the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks, while maintaining strong fan support as one of the league's top-attended teams. The second overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft, Tyson Chandler was a defensive anchor for the Chicago Bulls who developed into an NBA champion, Defensive Player of the Year, and All-Star over a distinguished 19-season career.