Chicago Bulls point guard Zach LaVine playfully expressed interest in trading in his basketball jersey for a baseball uniform, hinting he might aspire to take the place of Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout . Before the Bulls lost to the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 110-94, LaVine was asked about his potential career in another sport, and he responded with confident confidence.
“Professional baseball player. Not even close. Center fielder for the Angels, sorry Mike. You can go left now, and he needs DH anyway, right? » joked LaVine.
Trout, not one to back down, challenged LaVine on social media, assuring him that his spot wouldn’t be easy to obtain. “I’m not going to make it easy for you @ZachLaVine….come to spring training camp and we’ll see what you have in store,” Trout replied on Twitter.
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LaVine is having a remarkable season with the Bulls, having started 36 games and leading the team with an impressive average of 23.8 points per game. In addition to his scoring skills, he adds 4.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, while posting a remarkable 51.6% shooting rate from the field and 45.5% from three-point range.
Despite their struggles this season, with a record of 18 wins and 23 losses, the Bulls remain in contention for a place in the play-in tournament, maintaining a two-game lead over the Philadelphia 76ers for tenth place in the Eastern Conference.
-On the other hand, Mike Trout faced challenges in the 2024 season, having suffered from injuries that limited him to just 29 games. He finished the season with a .220 batting average, 10 home runs and 14 RBIs, contributing to a disappointing overall performance for the Angels, who finished the season with a record of 63 wins and 99 losses, occupying last place of the American League West.
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The Bulls are scheduled to return to the floor Friday night, hosting the Charlotte Hornets at the United Center, where LaVine will have the added intrigue of facing his brother, LaMelo.
As offseason trade speculation swirls around the industry, LaVine’s name comes up often, with the Golden State Warriors reportedly interested in a potential trade involving him and several players. Analysts suggest LaVine’s elite shooting ability and knack for playing off the ball could be a great fit in the Warriors’ system.
As the trade deadline approaches, LaVine’s status remains a topic of great interest, and he could certainly be an asset to any team looking to bolster their roster.
