The 2016-17 Chicago Bulls season was a notable year of transition that saw the franchise finish with a 41-41 record and secure a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The team generated significant excitement with the arrival of hometown legend Dwyane Wade and veteran playmaker Rajon Rondo, who joined All-Star Jimmy Butler to lead a competitive veteran core. Under head coach Fred Hoiberg, the Bulls showcased their potential by winning the first two games of their opening-round playoff series against the top-seeded Boston Celtics before ultimately falling in six games. A three-time NBA champion and 13-time All-Star, Dwyane Wade was a legendary shooting guard who spent one season with his hometown Chicago Bulls during his Hall of Fame career.