For the past several seasons, few stars have been a part of more trade rumors than Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls.
It seems that every year a new crop of stories pop up about LaVine leaving his team.
However, the numbers prove he is still a great asset to the Bulls.
As pointed out by NBACentral, LaVine is averaging 24.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game this season, shooting a career-high 51.4 percent from the field and a career-high 45 percent from the 3-point line on seven attempts per game.
Does this mean LaVine is sticking around in Chicago or is the team still thinking of trading him?
After being labeled a negative asset all of last year, Zach LaVine is averaging 24.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, and 4.5 APG while shooting a career-high 51.4% from the field and a career-high 45% from three on 7 attempts per game this season
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For comparison, LaVine averaged 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game last season, shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from the 3-point line.
He has stepped up his game, and even though the Bulls are still struggling, LaVine is looking good.
But some fans feel he still isn’t worth it for Chicago.
Firstly, he has a monster contract that is bogging down the team.
On top of that, his defensive game is still lacking, so his improved offensive output doesn’t solve all his problems.
Even though he is doing better, the Bulls might not be intent on keeping him.
They have been trying to find a suitable trade partner for a few years now, but they haven’t had much luck, mostly because of LaVine’s contact and his history with injuries.
But he clearly has value, and these numbers prove that, so the Bulls could have more luck with moving him this season.
LaVine is helping the Bulls, but he ultimately might help most when it comes to a trade.
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