Chicago Bulls: 3 keys to sustaining early-season success
By Nick Andre
3 keys to sustainability for the Chicago Bulls.
It’s a new feeling in the Windy City. The Chicago Sky recently secured a WNBA championship while the Chicago Bears are trying to keep themselves afloat in the NFL. In the midst of all the action, the Chicago Bulls have gotten off to a strong start this NBA season.
With their impressive offseason acquisitions, many insiders projected the Bulls to be a contender in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are on pace to continue to shock the world as the team currently has one of the best records in the NBA.
It’s not a fluke that the Bulls have gotten off to a strong start this season. The team is engaged on the floor and they play for one another. From the starters to the bench, everyone understands their job and plays their roles perfectly. The Bulls were able to get off to their best start since the 1996-97 season. If they can continue to keep the momentum rolling, they can grow into a team that everyone respects on the floor.
Through the start of the season, it has been Zach LaVine who has led the charge for this team. As LaVine was ascending as an all-star, there was controversy whether he would become a part of a playoff team in Chicago. As Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic have all joined the team, it hasn’t affected LaVine’s assertiveness in scoring the ball.
LaVine is averaging 25.4 points per game on 48 percent shooting through five games. His ability to lead the way is what can allow the Bulls to continue their good season thus far.
While the Bulls eventually lost their first game to the New York Knicks Thursday night, there are still 77 games remaining. The goal for the team should be to become a top contender in the Eastern Conference. Here are a few ways they can make that happen.