GM Gar Forman fired after 22 years with Bulls

Gar Forman was with the Bulls for 22 years. Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Bulls fire GM Gar Forman after 22 years with organization

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 4/13/20

The Chicago Bulls relieved general manager Gar Forman of his duties on Monday after 22 years with the organization.

Bulls announce that Gar Forman has been relieved of his duties as general manager
— Rob Schaefer (@rob_schaef) April 13, 2020

Forman said in a statement that serving the Bulls was honor and thanked the ownership group.

Gar Forman in statement: "It has been an honor and a privilege to work for the Chicago Bulls for more than two decades. There is no better ownership group in professional sports than the Reinsdorfs, and I want to thank Jerry and Michael for their support during my tenure."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 13, 2020

The Bulls made the move after announcing Arturas Karnisovas as the team's new vice president of basketball operations.

Bulls officially announced Arturas Karnisovas as executive vice president, basketball operations. That was John Paxson’s title.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 13, 2020

Forman was with the Bulls since 1998 and served as GM since 2009, but his run has come to an end after Chicago went 27-55 last season and 22-43 this year before the season was put on pause due to COVID-19.

When he took over as GM in 2009, the Bulls had a successful 2010-11 run, going 62-20 and earning the Eastern Conference's top seed.

However, he's made some odd trades and constructed a roster that hasn't been competitive in a few years.

Although he hasn't been able to help Chicago turn things around, Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf released the following statement:

Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf on Forman in statement: "He has been a trusted advisor and friend to me over the years, and on behalf of everyone I want to thank him for his commitment to the organization. Gar will always be a part of our Bulls family.”
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) April 13, 2020

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