Column: When it comes to finally pulling the plug, it’s like father, like son for Jerry and Michael Reinsdorf

Losing breeds losing, and pretty soon you’re losing respect for yourself. ” Times change, and after going nowhere once again in 2026, the Bulls decided to go the tanking route in February for a shot at a better draft pick next summer, trading their few real assets for a collection of journeymen and former top prospects who never panned out, including social media ranter Jaden Ivey . But even someone as patient as Reinsdorf couldn’t stomach watching this Bulls team, and apparently neither could his son, president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf.

After the Ivey debacle and a series of drubbings, Michael Reinsdorf finally pulled the trigger Monday and fired executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and his stealthy sidekick, general manager Marc Eversley. In a statement, Michael Reinsdorf declared he wanted fans to know, “I hear you and understand your frustration. I feel it as well.

I know this will take time and I am fully committed to getting this right. ” Notice he left out his pops, the guy who gave him the keys to a team and told him not to crash it. If that “I understand your frustration” mantra sounds familiar, that’s because his dad basically said the same thing to White Sox fans in the summer of 2024 when he promoted Chris Getz to general manager shortly after firing another executive duo, vice president Ken Williams and general manager Rick Hahn.

“If I were a fan, I’d be pissed, I’d be angry,” Jerry Reinsdorf said of the Sox. At least they’re consistent. Like father, like son.