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NBA: One breakout candidate for every team heading into 2018-19

By Michael Saenz

NBA Dallas Mavericks Dennis Smith Jr. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 11: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls drives against Taurean Prince #12 of 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 drives against Taurean Prince #12 of 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) /

Chicago Bulls

Zach LaVine 

The Chicago Bulls have to be praying that Zach LaVine breaks out this season, especially after the contract that they just fed him this past offseason. Much like other young players on the same path as LaVine, he has flashed during his young career but lacks the consistency and reps to really fall into the star category.

LaVine is coming off a major knee injury, so perhaps he gets a pass for that, but he still has left much to be desired during his short time with the Bulls.

This season is when you can fairly critique him if he fails to produce. One year removed from surgery, this is the year for Zach LaVine to really grow into his own.

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