The 2010-11 Chicago Bulls experienced a spectacular resurgence, finishing with a league-best 62-20 record and securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Under the leadership of head coach Tom Thibodeau, the team established a dominant defensive identity while being powered by the historic performance of Derrick Rose, who became the youngest player in NBA history to win the Most Valuable Player award. Supported by a cohesive core including Joakim Noah, Luol Deng, and Carlos Boozer, the Bulls reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1998, revitalizing the franchise and providing fans with one of the most exciting chapters in the post-Jordan era. The ninth overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft and a two-time All-Star, Joakim Noah was a high-energy center for the Chicago Bulls who earned the 2014 Defensive Player of the Year award and three All-Defensive Team selections.