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Bulls greats celebrate the glory years of the franchise with a Ring of Honor gala: ‘I would have hated to have missed this’

Toni Kukoc poses for pictures with the 1997 NBA championship trophy during the Chicago Bulls' inaugural Ring of Honor gala red carpet event at the United Center on Jan. 11, 2024, in Chicago.

CHICAGO — The focus was firmly on history Thursday evening at the United Center as the Chicago Bulls recognized a seminal group of former players, coaches and executives in the inaugural class of the franchise’s Ring of Honor.

Members of the 1995-96 team — which made history with a 72-win season, followed by the Bulls’ fourth NBA championship

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