Joakim Noah: Chicago's Superhero

Just Your Everyday Superhero

Superman, Batman, Joakim Noah. The three are synonymous after Noah attempted to better the lives of Chicago Bulls fans last night with a buzzer beating three-point shot which failed to go down. Don't feel bad though, the Bulls still won 99-93.

So why would a guy who has only attempted five career three-pointers in his NBA career throw up a three as the time expired while up six? Well, this because if the Bulls score 100 points during a home game, every fan in attendance gets a free Big Mac from McDonald's. A wonderful idea from a world class establishment with the best Coca-Cola known to man.

Obviously Noah was looking out for the good of the people, but for some reason coach Tom Thibodeau is making him out to be the villain here. I don't understand what he did wrong. I'm sure the Orlando Magic understood Noah's intentions were for the greater good, and if anything Kirk Hinrich should be the villain here.

Hinrich stepped to the free throw line with the same score and 10 seconds remaining, and he missed both! Talk about a tease. However, this was when Noah took matters into his own hands and did what any other hero would do, take an ill-advised 3.

One Last Thing: If Noah hits this 3, is this even a discussion? No. Everyone goes home happy with a free Big Mac, and peace is restored. Kids should learn from this, don't be scared of the moment, but if you fail, everyone hates you for it.