Vinny Del Negro appeared on 670 the Score this week to discuss the upcoming season.

Vinny thinks that everything is going well so far. All of the player’s have had productive summers so far and the head coaching job is everything he thought that it would be.

In Vinny Del Negro’s training camp, they will have two a days for the first week. They are only allowed to have one contact practice per a day, which will be the evening practice. During the evening practices players will go through drills and scrimmage. They will go through some defensive things, offensive execution, and timing.

He thinks that it was a no brainer for him to want two experienced guys that he has known for a long time in Del Harris and Bernie Bickerstaff at his side. The final call will always be his call, but his assistants will be giving him suggestions.

He thinks that Derrick Rose is doing fine. The tendinitis in Rose’s knee handled itself. Rose hase been at the Berto Center working. Other players have been starting to work out at the Berto Center as well and overall the environment there is positive.

He thinks Rose will have to adjust to the speed of the game, the physicality of the game, the number of games, and having to play great players every night. He needs to know how to approach practice and learn how to quarterback the team. Once Derrick understands how the system works he will be able to make suggestions and Vinny will give Rose the responsibility of deciding which plays to call.

Vinny thinks that the contracts weigh on young players’ minds. He is looking for Luol Deng to be one of the leaders of the team this upcoming season.

Vinny thinks that Ben Gordon is a terrific player. He wants Ben Gordon here, but they have to wait to find a deal that everyone is happy with. Vinny hopes that the situation gets resolved before training camp. The Bulls will welcome Ben back with open arms, even if he is one the qualifying offer. Vinny really wants Ben to be on the team. He thinks that on the qualifying offer that Ben will want to have a big year to show what type of player he is on both sides of the court.

Just a personal interjection. It almost seems as if the Bulls really want Ben Gordon on the qualifying offer. It seems like they really like Ben, but would rather have a one year test drive to see if Ben is compatible with Rose going forward. If he proves he can be great next to Rose, the Bulls will happily give him his big contract next summer to prevent the Miami Heat or Portland Trailblazers from stealing him away.

Lastly, Vinny said that he wants John Paxson’s opinions and views on things. He thinks it is good to have someon’es opinion who isn’t in the heat of the battle everyday.

You can listen to this interview at 670thescore.com