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By Robbie Stratakos

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 15: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets looks at the basket as he is guarded by Blake Griffin #32 of the LA Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on January 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 15: Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets looks at the basket as he is guarded by Blake Griffin #32 of the LA Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on January 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 11: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls reacts at the end of the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on March 11, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 11: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls reacts at the end of the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on March 11, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Zach LaVine – San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs are currently trying to decide whether to move Kawhi Leonard or retain the homegrown product after he requested a trade out of San Antonio. But regardless of the outcome, San Antonio is in desperate need of youth in its backcourt, and Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine can help head coach Gregg Popovich breathe a sigh of relief.

Last season, LaVine was only able to play in 24 games as he was recovering from an ACL-tear that he suffered the year prior. But in the time he was on the floor, LaVine impressed. Averaging 16.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and three assists per game in just 27.3 minutes a night, he was a productive product for the Bulls. He’s athletic, quick, and can get to the hole with ease. He can provide the Spurs with the backcourt scoring threat they’ve been in dire need of in recent memory.

LaVine is still just 23 years old. Sure, he’s got an erratic jumper and could become more consistent on the defensive end, but there’s still room for growth when it comes to LaVine’s skill set. He can be the start of a new chapter in Spurs basketball, or help deepen their rotation in the short-term.

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