The Chicago Bulls are looking to build on their playoff appearance from last season as the 2022-23 regular season kicks off next week.
For the Bulls to advance past the first-round, let alone make the playoffs again in a much improved Eastern Conference, Zach LaVine will need to stay healthy and continue to excel as an All-Star in this league.
On Friday, Bleacher Report released their top 100 NBA player ranking, which landed LaVine at No. 27.
Greg Swartz explains:
There’s nothing Zach LaVine can’t do offensively, as he’s become one of the most dynamic and athletically gifted guards in the NBA. Even playing next to a ball-dominant scorer in DeMar DeRozan, LaVine still put up big numbers while making 53.4 percent of his twos and 38.9 percent of his threes.
Barely outside of the top-five shooting guards, LaVine could jump players such as Bradley Beal and Donovan Mitchell if he can continue to improve defensively and experience a little more playoff success. Having played in just four postseason games in eight years has lowered LaVine’s stock, although back-to-back All-Star appearances the past two seasons look good on the resume.
If healthy this season, LaVine is primed to take another step in his career. With doubts of DeRozan topping or replicating his performance from last season, LaVine may need to be the No. 1 option for the Bulls this season.
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