Ricky_Fan34
Suns and Fins superfan
They are certainly a lot closer in my books. Again, my definition of elite is a team that is sucessful year in and year out. This is the first time in a while that the Bulls have done so well. Show me what you have in the playoffs, and show me you can do it again next year.
They are certainly the best team in the East, but not technically elite, by my standards. It's a weird way to look at it like I do, but I just don't like to throw at the term 'elite' at the drop of a hat.