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1-2 punch of Zach LaVine and Coby White shows potential for Bulls' young core

"I don’t know how good we (LaVine and White) can be, but I know we both individually want to be great." -Zach LaVine

The 1-2 scoring punch of Zach LaVine and Coby White showcased in Chicago's last three games provides a glimpse into the potential of what the Bulls' young core can become.

The most analogous model, at least for now, is probably the Damian Lillard/C.J. McCollum Portland Trailblazers. The Trailblazers this season have regressed, falling under .500 and to ninth in the Western Conference with Lillard now out injured.

But for the previous four seasons while not a championship threat, the Trailblazers carried by a pair of high scoring guards who aren't quite point guards with a supporting cast of modest role players have been a strong playoff competitor in a tough conference with a conference finals appearance.