Bulls: These players make the game exciting despite record

Zach LaVine

How can you not find watching Zach LaVine exciting? He is one of the best dunkers in the NBA. Did you see his 360 dunk in the game against the Atlanta Hawks? He has the ability to score from just about anywhere on the floor too. He might not be the best defender, but his offensive game is up there with some of the best in the league.

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Last season, LaVine averaged 23.7 points per game. He is currently averaging 20.4 points per game this season, but I would not be surprised if that number keeps ticking upwards. His defense this season is slightly better than last season too. In fact, LaVine has improved in this area every year he has been in the NBA.

As he continues to add a better defensive game to his repertoire, LaVine is becoming a very well-rounded NBA player. He is averaging four rebounds and four assists per game. He needs to slow down on the turnovers which have been as many as three per game the last two seasons, but he is also handling the ball more often for the Bulls. He makes up for it with his 1.2 steals per game.

Again, there is just something about how LaVine plays the game of basketball that I enjoy watching when he has the ball. He seems healthier than ever after last year too. The team is 2-2 over the last four games. Hopefully, they can keep that movement going.