By John Jackson (Chicago Suntimes)If someone had told you in training camp that the Bulls player with the best chance of making the All-Star team this season was Joakim Noah, your most likely response would have been laughter.
How much of a long shot was Noah? He wasn't even among the five Bulls listed on the official NBA ballot.
But two months into the season, no one is laughing when the subject of Noah possibly being an All-Star is brought up now. The 6-11 center has been one of the few bright spots for the Bulls, averaging 10.5 points and 12.4 rebounds (third-best in the NBA).
''He's been strong,'' Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro said. ''He's one of the top rebounders in the league with his energy and his length. He's around that basket, and he's been pretty consistent the whole year.''
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Noah almost seemed embarrassed when the subject of his All-Star chances was brought up.
''I don't think about it at all,'' he said. ''That's not why I go out there and play the games; it's not for individual accolades. It's definitely flattering, humbling, but at the same time that's not why we go out there and play the game.''
Despite his solid numbers, Noah still is a long shot to become the Bulls' first All-Star in the post-Jordan era.
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