Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Jerry Reinsdorf rank among NBA owners?
Jerry Reinsdorf currently ranks 28th out of 30 NBA owners in a fan poll by HoopsHype, sitting only above Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and Knicks owner James Dolan. ESPN had previously ranked him 23rd in their analyst rankings from March.
Why do Bulls fans think Jerry Reinsdorf doesn't care about the team?
Reinsdorf treats the Bulls as his "stepchild" compared to his beloved White Sox. While both teams are rebuilding, the White Sox are aggressively collecting top prospects while the Bulls rebuild looks much less promising.
Who are the worst NBA owners according to the fan poll?
James Dolan of the Knicks ranks dead last, followed by Dan Gilbert of the Cavaliers in 29th place. Jerry Reinsdorf sits just above them in 28th place out of 30 NBA owners.
What's the difference between ESPN's NBA owner rankings and HoopsHype's rankings?
ESPN's rankings were done by a panel of NBA analysts and had Reinsdorf at 23rd place. HoopsHype's rankings are an ongoing fan poll where supporters can vote owners up or down, currently placing Reinsdorf much lower at 28th.
Does Jerry Reinsdorf deserve to be ranked so low as an NBA owner?
The article suggests Reinsdorf might be getting a slightly unfair deal, arguing that Kings owner Vivek Ranadive and Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov have made worse decisions. However, his clear preference for the White Sox over the Bulls justifies a bottom-tier ranking.