From Lifelong Fan to Franchise Builder: Scott Funk Takes Over the USBA Chicago Bulls

For Scott Funk, becoming the owner and General Manager of the USBA Chicago Bulls is more than simply taking control of a basketball franchise—it is the realization of a lifelong dream. Growing up in Chicago, Funk watched the Bulls become the center of the basketball world during the Michael Jordan era. Jordan and the Bulls captured six championships between 1991 and 1998, creating one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. For Funk, those memories helped shape his love for basketball and created a connection to the Bulls that has lasted a lifetime.

Now, decades after watching Jordan dominate the NBA, Funk gets the opportunity to sit in the front office and build his own version of the Bulls. As both owner and GM, he will have the final say on roster construction, trades, free agency, player development and the overall direction of the franchise. But this isn't about simply recreating the past—Funk wants to create a new era of Bulls basketball, one built around smart decisions, player development and, ultimately, championships.

The expectations are naturally enormous. Chicago has a proud basketball history, and the Jordan years established a standard that every Bulls organization is measured against. The franchise's six championships and two separate three-peats remain the benchmark. Funk understands that history better than most. He grew up watching it happen, and now he has the chance to create the next chapter.

This is the dream job. From sitting at home watching Michael Jordan as a kid to running the Bulls in the USBA, Scott Funk's journey has come full circle. The Bulls aren't just another team to him—they're his team. Now the lifelong fan becomes the decision-maker, and the goal is simple: bring championship basketball back to Chicago.