is envious! Whether you are a Warriors fan, Clippers fan, Suns fan, or Lakers fan, you must hope that your home team can have him, because he is too "cheap", and he is the number one "child laborer" in the league today - —Coby White.
In the rebuilding Chicago, White, who was born as the No. 7 pick, once had high hopes. However, due to his slow growth, especially on the offensive end, his efficiency has never been improved. In addition, with the addition of DeRozan and Vucevic, Chicago instantly ignited the hope of reaching the playoffs and even higher goals. They also gave up all plans to train new players, including White. Starting from the 21-22 season, White was deprived of the starting lineup and became a sixth player. people.
Last season, White averaged only 9.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 44% from the field and 37% from three-point range. With this report card, White entered the free agent market. Naturally, it is difficult to get too much attention and generous offers. In the end, the Bulls used a three-year, $40 million contract extension to keep him in Chicago. However, this inconspicuous signing is very likely to become a player. The "life-saving straw" that saved the bull.
This season, ball brother Ball continues to play free of charge. The performance of the three core players LaVine, DeRozan and Vucevic are not stable enough, especially LaVine, who can't find the offensive rhythm at all. , this also seriously affected the overall strength of the Bulls. Before entering December, the Bulls had only won 5 games in total. The angry management immediately announced a reconstruction. Many people, including LaVine, were put on the shelf, but just At this time, White, who had been forgotten by many people, suddenly broke out.
With LaVine injured, White has been given the opportunity to be reused. His tactical status, playing time, and number of shots have all increased significantly, and he has lived up to expectations. In the past 7 games, White's performance has become more and more amazing. , averaging 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 49.6% shooting, 50.7% three-point shooting, and 66.5% true shooting. Under his leadership, the Bulls achieved 5 wins and 2 losses, defeating The Bucks, second in the Eastern Conference, are still the Eastern Conference champion Heat last season.
Throughout the entire season, White's performance was also outstanding, averaging 17.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists per game, shooting 44.8% from the field, and 42.8% from three-point range. Compared to the past, White His offensive efficiency has improved significantly, and his shot selection has become smarter. He is no longer obsessed with singles and has strengthened his ability to control the ball. As for the defensive end, although this is still White's weakness, at least he is active enough. In addition, the offensive end is huge. The influence can also make up for White's defensive disadvantages to a certain extent.
data shows that when White is on the court, the Bulls offensively score 12.4 more points per 100 possessions, and the assist rate increases by 5.2%;
when LaVine is on the court, the Bulls score 5.9 fewer points per 100 possessions, and the assist rate increases. Decreased 6.2%;
When DeRozan is on the court, the Bulls score 4.2 more points per 100 possessions, and the assist rate increases by 1.2%;
It can be seen that White's influence on the team's offensive end has exceeded that of LaVine With DeRozan, it is no wonder that some fans suggested that the Bulls should immediately dismantle the Big Three and quickly correct White. You must know that the latter, as a post-00s generation, is only 23 years old this year and is still in the stage of rapid growth.
Of course, whether as a core or a puzzle, White is a valuable asset for the Bulls. After all, his annual salary is only US$10 million. In today's era, it is simply a bargain. I hope Chicagoans will cherish White.
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