Zach Lavine Shows Work Ethic Earns All Star Nod

By: Will Farlow

 ​Zach Lavine has received a historic moment in his young career . Lavine has been named as a reserve to represent the Chicago Bulls in the 2021 NBA All Star game. The shooting guard is a player teammates can go to for leadership. Lavine in my opinion has yet to hit his prime , and is continuing to grow as a player. I have always believed that a player that has a team first mentality can be successful in their career. These are my takes on how Lavine's work ethic led him to his first NBA All Star Game nod.  

CALL HIM ALL-STAR @ZACHLAVINE. pic.twitter.com/IH9gxE6TUJ

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 24, 2021

Lavine was close to an All Star nod back in 2020 to represent the Bulls at home in Chicago and was denied. Lavine has to this point allowed last year's snub to allow his work ethic and confidence help him to thrive under new head coach Billy Donovan. The shooting guard has shown large improvement in his defense, assist totals, and helping put the Bulls toward a winning record. Lavine needs to work on his shot timing in game ending situations which to do consistently requires practice. The Chicago Bulls are a team I see towards contention in the near future . The question is when and how their star shooting guard can get them there. Lavine has proved he can do that for Chicago, and in my view has earned the honor to be in the 2021 NBA All Star game.

Lavine making it to the all star game as a reserve for the eastern conference is now a part of Bulls history. The 25 year old guard is the first Bulls player since Jimmy Butler to be awarded honors to be in the all star game I find that historical connection interesting in regards to Lavine in the deal sending Butler to Minnesota which started the Bulls rebuild. The Bulls have been searching for a superstar, and Zach Lavine  could be that player.

​Hard work is something that can take a person far once it pays off. I see Lavine playing his heart out for Bulls fans each game. The hard work he has put in thus far in his career shows others that hard work pays off eventually. That eventual pay off is taking place in the 2020-2021 season with Bulls shooting guard Zach Lavine. Congratulations to Zach Lavine to being named to the 2021 NBA All Star game, news that puts the NBA on notice of the emerging Chicago Bulls.

Jordan ✶ Pippen ✶ D-Rose ✶ Joakim ✶ Butler ✶ Deng ✶ Gasol ✶ Horace ✶ Armstrong ✶ Theus ✶ Gilmore ✶ Van Lier ✶ Walker ✶ Love ✶ Boozer ✶ Rodgers ✶ Sloan ✶

... and now we welcome Zach LaVine into the Bulls All-Star Club. pic.twitter.com/WpUUlBSw7m

— Bulls Talk (@NBCSBulls) February 23, 2021