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.