Playing With Passion: Joakim Noah

With Derrick Rose being out for the second straight season due to injuries, Joakim Noah in some eyes has become the franchise of the Chicago Bulls. Playing with a limited roster following the departure of Loul Deng, Noah’s led Chicago to obtaining the 4th best record in the eastern conference; highlighted by wins this month over both Indiana and Miami.

It’s no secret that Joakim’s one of the most passionate players in the league, but ESPN took time to shed light on the third-generation athlete. Network reporter Lisa Salters is a fan of Noah’s father and former French Open champion, Yannick Noah, which she takes time to draw the parallel between the father-and-son’s high passion while playing professionally.