No. 3. Zach LaVine – Chicago Bulls
Zach LaVine is a guy that also had a bunch of question marks surrounding him entering the season because of the fact that many believed the Bulls could look to trade him at the trade deadline. Early on in the season though, LaVine established himself as the face of the Bulls franchise and continued to elevate his play to new heights.
Not only was he named an All-Star for the first-time in his career, this season, but Zach LaVine has continued to prove he is one of the most dynamic scorers in the league. In addition, he has also made strides to proving he is more than just a scorer.
LaVine is averaging 5.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season while also shooting 41.7% from three-point range. Once known as a high-flying, acrobatic dunker, Zach LaVine is now one of the league’s premier young talents and is must-watch television every time the Bulls play.
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Now with a great partner in Nikola Vucevic by his side, the Chicago Bulls are definitely a team on the rise in the Eastern Conference and could potentially make the playoffs this season. They are currently the 10-seed in the East and have a shot to move up in the standings before the end of the season.
Whether or not they make the playoffs, the future is extremely bright for the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine. He has the potential to continue to grow into an all-around offensive juggernaut and in time, he could become a potential MVP candidate in this league.
