More recently, the "Windy City" has produced the likes of Michael Finley, Antonie Walker, Anthony Davis, Dwyane Wade, and Derrick Rose. Hardaway calls Thomas the GOAT of Chicago hoopers, but "Zeke" himself once said it was D-Rose.

Beyond that, this is obviously a huge week for NFL owners as a ton of teams are hiring new head coaches. Among the hires, the Bears nabbed Ben Johnson, the Raiders just locked up the 73-year-old Pete Carroll, and the Jags and Bucs played tug of war with Liam Coen until Coen chose the Jags last night.