Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu sends Joakim Noah a heartfelt message after win vs. Heat

Joakim Noah has undeniably played a significant role in supporting Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu. The Chicago Bulls have faced a tumultuous season, and it seems inevitable that they will soon engage in a comprehensive selling of key players like Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic to initiate a rebuilding phase. Despite the challenges, there has been a noticeable improvement in the Bulls’ performance over the past two weeks. Ayo Dosunmu, in particular, appears to be relishing the team’s renewed energy, evident in their 124-116 victory over the Miami Heat.

In the absence of Alex Caruso, who exited the game after just five minutes, Dosunmu had to take on a substantial role against the Heat. To his credit, he delivered an outstanding performance, contributing 24 points, eight rebounds, and five assists—his best game of the season. Notably, Dosunmu sealed the victory with a crucial three-pointer from the left corner, giving the Bulls a 121-111 lead with 29 seconds remaining.

Following the game-winning shot, Dosunmu celebrated with a three-finger gesture directed at someone in the stands—none other than former Bulls star Joakim Noah. According to Dosunmu, Noah provided valuable assistance throughout the game, offering guidance and advice. Dosunmu expressed gratitude for Noah’s support in his postgame press conference.

Despite not playing for the Bulls since 2016, Joakim Noah’s loyalty to the franchise remains strong. His involvement in assisting Ayo Dosunmu is a testament to his enduring affection for the team. The possibility of Noah working with Dosunmu more extensively could potentially unlock further standout performances from the young Bulls guard, as demonstrated by his impressive showing against the Heat—an apparent turnaround from his performance in the previous game against the Tony Snell-led team last Monday.