On Episode 248 of The Big Red Bus, See Red Fred and the Podfather dive deeper into one of the biggest questions facing the Bulls: how should they use their upcoming cap space? Should they aggressively pursue restricted free agents or take on bad contracts to stockpile draft picks? The debate highlights the long-term vs. short-term vision for the franchise and what path gives the Bulls the best chance to build a contender. The episode wraps with a fun (and heated) Bulls Song Battle—Doug rolls out “Play-In Parade” while See Red Fred counters with “AKME”. Who wins? You decide.
Lyrics to “Play-In Parade” by Doug Thonus
Walked in with the fourth pick and a lottery crew,
Two future all-stars and a clean cap too.
Then called Orlando like “I know what to do,”
Two firsts for Vooch and some bad salary too.
Built a mid three that can’t guard anybody,
Iso ball heroes and defense looking shoddy.
Pseudo stars for the billboard view,
A low ceiling strategy to make the Fan's woo.
Three long years of the same routine,
Blame Lonzo’s knee for everything.
Add Pat and Dalen, our draft pick busts
And when we trade, teams just fleece us
A.K. proudly leads the Play-In Parade,
Hang the banner, 9th place made!
Beat down by Miami again
No rebuild here, just secret extensions
Standing still as the window decays,
Then make a move when value’s gone away.
Empty speeches while the fans complain,
A.K. smiles and waves at his play-in parade
Held on to Coby and Ayo too long,
Just second round picks, the value was gone.
“No shortcuts here,” that’s the line he sells,
But every move is just mid as hell
When the Pelicans called with a franchise deal,
He passed for a project instead of taking the steal
Have a pile of cap room when free agency's iffy,
Trying to build the future around Josh Giddey.
Keep mediocre players instead of waive
When losing some games get the odds raised
Chasing meaningless wins in the month of March,
While the draft board’s loaded with future stars.
A.K. proudly leads the Play-In Parade,
Hang the banner, 9th place made!
Beat down by Miami again
No rebuild here, just secret extensions
Standing still as the window decays,
Then make a move when value’s gone away.
Empty speeches while the fans complain,
A.K. smiles and waves at his play-in parade
A.K. proudly leads the Play-In Parade,
Hang the banner, 9th place made!
Beat down by Miami again
No rebuild here, just secret extensions
Standing still as the window decays,
Then make a move when value’s gone away.
Empty speeches while the fans complain,
A.K. smiles and waves at his play-in parade
9th seed! 9th seed!
Hang the banner high!
9th seed! 9th seed!
That's playoffs, right?
9th seed! 9th seed!
Hang the banner high!
9th seed! 9th seed!
That's playoffs, right?
A.K. proudly leads the Play-In Parade,
Hang the banner, 9th place made!
Beat down by Miami again
No rebuild here, just secret extensions
Standing still as the window decays,
Then make a move when value’s gone away.
Empty speeches while the fans complain,
A.K. smiles and waves at his play-in parade
9th seed! 9th seed!
Hang the banner high!
9th seed! 9th seed!
That's playoffs, right?
9th seed! 9th seed!
Hang the banner high!
9th seed! 9th seed!
That's playoffs, right?
AKME by by See Red Fred.
AKME, AKME....When will those boos turn into cheers? AKME, AKME...We've been a play-in for years. With no winning in the scores, Just more money for the Dorfs, You can't say I'm satisfied. So AKME...AKME...Ain't it time that you resigned? AKME, you're dutiful yeah, but ain't it time we said goodbye? AKME, I can't stand it...We have one playoff win in five. All your teams were never close, now the league thinks you're a dope. What goes on between your ears? AKME….AKME...Where will you lead us from here? (ooh-yeah…ohhh…See Red Fred’s so upset with you Why did you trade Ayo, all the pain will never go Doo-doo-doo, AKME don't you say to me, we just need continuity) It's like a sharp stick in your eye, but AKME, AKME...Patrick Williams makes me cry (yeah) You average one playoff win in five...with no winning in the scores, just more money for the Dorfs, you can't say we're satisfied. But AKME, you've been a bit better lately. Some trades you made, they were alright. Ball for Okoro was an awesome move. But AKME, AKME...ain't it time that you resigned? AKME, AKME...We have one playoff win in five. AKME, AKME...I can't say you didn't try.