Zach LaVine wasn’t voted by coaches to represent the Eastern Conference in February’s All-Star game in Chicago, but it wasn’t for lack of pushing.
This January, LaVine enjoyed the best individual month of his playing career amid mounting team-wide adversity, posting averages of 28.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game on 46.3% shooting (33.3% from 3-point range, dragged down by a late-month lull).
Embedded in that stat line are a handful of historic performances and feats of impressive strength. Though the Bulls went just 6-11 in the month, it was a memorable four-week stretch for LaVIne, nevertheless.