There are a lot of promising players in the NBA right now. Zach LaVine is one of those players trying to make a legacy for himself. Zach LaVine, a Chicago Bulls player, dominates offensively. At 26, he has already established himself as one of the league’s star players.
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Zach LaVine still gives props to his dad for paving the way for his NBA career. Her father, Paul LaVine was extremely crucial in her life. He pushed Zach to always be better. Zach’s father recognized his potential from an early age and always pushed him to fulfill that potential.
Zach LaVine opened up about his dad and how he helped shape his career on “The Draymond Green Talk Show.” He mentioned “The guy is crazy, but he got me where I needed to go”. It is a testament to the fact that his father helped him achieve his dream of being an NBA star.
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The potential of Zach LaVine
Paul LaVine spotted Zach’s talent at a very young age. Ever since Zach was in third grade, his father had worked tirelessly with his child. He set up training programs for him together and trained him to the best of his abilities.
In an interview with Zach’s dad on NBA.com, he said, “In sophomore year he would go to the park to play with sixth-grade kids for money. He would have come home proud of about $10. He always played two, three, four years in advance.
LaVine was the 13th overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft after playing at UCLA. LaVine is a relentless player who keeps improving his game every season. His unique athletic ability has made him one of the best slashers in the league. Since joining the Bulls, he has consistently improved his shooting percentage and the number of points he scores.
Zach has always had a love for basketball. “He wanted to do it. I never had to tell him you had to go out and shoot; he just wanted to do it,” Paul said.
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Zach LaVine’s father always supported him
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Zach LaVine recalls an incident at school. On career day, when he declared he wanted to be an NBA star, he was met with reluctance from his teachers. They wanted him to choose something more realistic and achievable. After this incident, her father went to school.
“My wife and I went to school and said it was my son’s dream, so don’t waste it; that’s what he wants to be,” Paul said.
LaVine loves his parents and acknowledges the role they played in making him an NBA star. Over the years, his game has just improved considerably. He had a huge impact on the Bulls organization and the game in general.
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