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Jan 1, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) talks with Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 1, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) talks with Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Zach LaVine had a disappointing end to his season with the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls were dumped out in an inglorious fashion by the Milwaukee Bucks. LaVine has now completed five seasons for Chicago and is approaching free agency. Wherever he goes or stays, he shall earn more than the 19.5 million dollars he does now. He has said it himself that he is approaching this time with an open mind.
Executive vice president Art?ras Karni?ovas has reiterated the franchise’s desire to retain LaVine long-term. But the All-Star guard has all the leverage now, in terms of who he wants to sign with. The question is, what will happen?
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According to teammate Lonzo Ball’s father, LaVar Ball, LaVine is all set to leave the Bulls and he prefers a contract from the Los Angeles Lakers. To be exact, he said “Los Angeles”. So, he can mean the Clippers too as well.
LaVar Ball believes LaVine is tired of playing behind DeMar DeRozan and could land with the Lakers 👀
(via @thekapman) pic.twitter.com/rmieGagf8U
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 19, 2022
His line of argument: LaVine will leave because he is getting frustrated being overshadowed by DeMar DeRozan. Ball says, ” It started off ‘Zach LaVine, Zach LaVine, Zach LaVine.’ OK, now you’re hurt. Few things happen. And guess who’s doing all the big plays? All I hear is DeMar.”.
Twitter reaction to LaVar’s prediction
Now, the fans are reacting to this by mocking LaVar’s prediction. These are some reactions from NBA Twitter on this prediction:
……… so he can play behind half their roster? Stop asking LaVar’s opinion he’s dumb https://t.co/qAzaf3UzRN
— kayla peterson (@Kay_Petey) May 19, 2022
He doesn’t want to play second fiddle but he’s going to the lakers? Lmao https://t.co/0DawppAcvG pic.twitter.com/6NjRaFHbGI
— Vincewillet22 (@VinceWillet) May 20, 2022
leave to play w *checks notes* Lebron & AD ??? lol yea right https://t.co/hSm4FvBiZ1
— katie$🖤 (@kaitpesos) May 20, 2022
Derozan is a better player . That's why https://t.co/LC7mQVfr65
— Roby soliman (@Robrosol1) May 20, 2022
Trying to create a bigger role for his son is all I’m hearing https://t.co/4aDdHLOQbu
— David (@daveedjamss) May 20, 2022
Zach LaVine: Will he leave?
LaVar Ball might be mocked for his prediction, but he can be correct because of his closeness to the franchise through his son, Lonzo.
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LaVine’s regular season numbers are not at all bad. He has scored 24.4 points per game this season and has put up 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists. He has been Chicago’s main offensive weapon alongside DeMar DeRozan. Last year, he was Chicago’s highest scorer with almost 27.4 points per game. Moreover, he scored 24.4 in total for Chicago in five seasons.
Fans will prefer if he stays with their team, but for now, he is an unrestricted free agent now. It will be pretty hard to keep him, as his statements might indicate. So, LaVar might be right, for a change this time around.
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Do you think LaVine will leave Chicago? Discuss and give your opinions in the comments below about this situation.
