Who was hired to coach the Chicago Bulls beginning in 2004?

Scott Skiles was hired to coach the Chicago Bulls beginning in 2004. Chicago actually appointed him late in 2003, after dismissing Bill Cartwright, and Skiles coached the Bulls through the 2003–04 season and beyond.

The change came after Chicago opened the season 4–10. Skiles brought a demanding, defense-first approach and emphasized effort, discipline, and physical play. The team still finished 23–59 in 2003–04, but its style and competitiveness improved under his direction.

Skiles’ first full season made a much stronger impression. In 2004–05, the Bulls went 47–35 and returned to the playoffs for the first time since the Michael Jordan era. The team featured young players such as Kirk Hinrich, Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, and Tyson Chandler, forming the core of Chicago’s next competitive period.

The date can cause confusion because the hiring occurred on November 28, 2003, while the question refers to the coaching period beginning in 2004.