"Richard Hamilton may be a scorer, but you don't start on a championship team without being part of a greater collective that is, by its winning pedigree, unselfish by nature.

Granted, Hamilton's impressive Bulls debut came in a 93-85 exhibition victory over the Pacers. But his ability to mesh quickly with teammates and join an impressive display of ball movement should do little to slow the visions of championships dancing in fans' heads.

"On this team there are no ball hogs," Hamilton said. "There are guys trying to make plays for each other, guys always helping each other out. That makes the game so much easier.

"Regular season, you'll get plays off individual talent. But once the playoffs start, you really need your teammates to get through.""