In the 16-17 season, the Timberwolves challenged the Pistons away, originally, it was an ordinary NBA regular season, but it was extremely unusual for LaVine, in an attack in the fourth quarter, LaVine broke through to the basket to hit the ball, but then he also lay on the ground, covering his left knee in pain, from Lavin's expression at that time, it can be seen that he was not lightly injured, and sure enough, after examination, he was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his left knee, and the season was reimbursed. After LaVine was injured, the Timberwolves management no longer trusted him and traded him to the Chicago Bulls, which was a major setback in Lavin's career, at that time, at the age of 21, his future was uncertain, but those who could not defeat me were destined to make me stronger, and LaVine proved with practical actions after returning from injury how wrong the Timberwolves' choice was.
After returning from injury, his performance improved steadily, giving the team management confidence
The 17-18 season was the first full season since LaVine returned from injury. He averaged 23.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, and in the 19-20 season, LaVine continued to improve, he was able to average 25.5 points per game, and was the Bulls' well-deserved first scorer, but this is far from the end, last season, LaVine averaged 27.4 points per game, he officially entered the league's top scorers, that is, in this season, LaVine was successfully selected to the All-Star Team, which means that he successfully conquered the NBA's discerning experts and fans, and was recognized by them. Although the Bulls still did not enter the playoffs last season, LaVine's performance gives people hope, the Bulls have found a "cornerstone" type of player who can build a team around them, no one will question whether LaVine can return to the top after that injury, and he has dispelled people's doubts with practical actions. It is precisely because of this that the Bulls management will win DeRozan and Ball in the offseason to form a championship lineup, and it is Lavine who gives them confidence and gives them hope.
Excellent shooting ability, high scoring per game, hard solution for the Bulls at key moments.
When LaVine was still in the Timberwolves, he liked to shoot unreasonable shots, but at that time, his efficiency was not very high, but as his offensive skills became better and better, LaVine's forced shooting rate also improved steadily. No matter what kind of defender is on the other side, whether the other side is out of position or not, as long as Lavin wants to shoot, then few people can stop him, in the game, he has repeatedly staged a good play of riding face projection, which not only scores for the Bulls, but also causes a strong psychological blow to the opponent, making the opponent's defense line collapse and reducing their defensive enthusiasm. This season, LaVine has averaged 26.3 points per game, ranking sixth in the league, which is really impressive that he can still contribute such a scoring output even when the team has DeRozan. The Bulls are currently ranked second in the East, and the main reason they can achieve such results is their excellent decisive ability in key moments, and LaVine is one of the bulls' capital with this ability, when the game comes to the bayonet, LaVine will stand up and help the team maintain the offensive firepower with unreasonable shots, which often makes the opposing head coach powerless, because LaVine's scoring, without any tactics, is a strong shot.
Good at assaulting empty cuts, throwing off the title of data brush, and the efficiency league is first-class
LaVine has often been questioned before, and the high-production score is piled up by high shots, because Lavin has never led the team to a playoff, but this season, when the teammates around Lavin became DeRozan and Vucevic, Lavin proved that he was not a data brush, but the previous teammates were too bad. DeRozan is good at singles shots, high possession of the round, and LaVine is suitable for receiving strong shots, and there are very good empty cuts, he is the top of the league in athleticism, running spirituality, when the defenders have not yet reacted, Lavine often has run out of the opportunity, and his final layup hand is very delicate, this season, his shooting rate under the basket is as high as 63.9%, even more than many centers. Lavine's style of play will not clash with DeRozan, but also maximize his personal value and enrich the team's tactics. The reason why LaVine can play so efficiently under the basket is that his emptiness and spirituality are the embodiment of his basketball IQ, of course, LaVine's high efficiency can not only be reflected in the basket, his efficiency in the high mid-range and outside the three-point line on the left and right sides are all higher than the league average, playing a first-class performance of production and efficiency.
Soon, the NBA is about to usher in the annual All-Star Game, which is a grand festival for players and fans, for fans, they will enjoy the performances of all the best players in the NBA, and for players, it will be a great honor to be selected.
So, is This season's LaVine worth an All-Star starter? The answer is undoubtedly yes!
First of all, the Bulls' team performance is very convincing, second only to the Nets, ranking second in the East, secondly, the performance handed over by LaVine, no one in the East can stabilize him except Durant, Alphabet Brother, and DeRozan, and Durant and Alphabet Brother are not players in the same position as Lavine, maybe someone wants to mention Harden at this time, but throwing away the previous fame, Harden's level this season is really not as good as Lavine, Lavin is obviously the better one, not to mention, Harden because of the way he plays, the popularity in the United States is not high, so, Taken together, LaVine deserves an Eastern Conference All-Star starting position.
If you can successfully be selected as an All-Star starter, LaVine's personal resume will continue to add glory, but I believe that for every player, the O'Brien Cup is the ultimate dream, the 26-year-old LaVine is the best age, the Bulls lineup is also the strongest in recent years, can LaVine and the Bulls successfully achieve their dreams? Let's wait and see!