LaVine now sits fourth on the Bulls list with 558 made 3s. Scottie Pippen sits ahead of him at No. 3 with 664 made 3-pointers.
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It’s all good vibes and winning with the Chicago Bulls right now. They hold the best record in the Eastern Conference (4-0), employ the sixth-ranked defense in the league and their offense looks much improved from a season ago. In a 111-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, Bulls All-Star guard Zach LaVine added another layer to the good vibes cake, as he passed Michael Jordan on the Bulls’ all-time 3-pointers made list.
Zach Lavine passes MJ on the Bulls’ All-time 3PM list ? pic.twitter.com/coD9B2ZGeP
— NBA TV (@NBATV) October 26, 2021
LaVine now sits fourth on the Bulls list with 558 made 3s. Scottie Pippen sits ahead of him at No. 3 with 664 made 3-pointers. Kirk Hinrich who holds the top spot with 1,049 made 3s with the Bulls, followed by Ben Gordon, who’s second with 770 buckets from deep in Chicago.
With this shot, Zach LaVine passed Michael Jordan for 4th most 3-pointers made in Bulls history ? pic.twitter.com/NgB62VnxWO
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 26, 2021
LaVine’s been on a tear to start the season thus far, averaging 25.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists while shooting 44.4 percent from deep and 50 percent from the field. Though the Bulls have been a more balanced team on offense this season, LaVine’s place in all of it hasn’t changed much as the most potent scorer in the lineup. His 3-point shooting only improves with each passing season, and so far it looks like his efficiency from deep has taken another step forward.
As notable an accomplishment it is for LaVine to pass Jordan, the Bulls have their sights on bigger goals, with making the playoffs at the top of the list. Chicago hasn’t been to the postseason in four years, and the Bulls have the talent this season to end that drought.
The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer fining Ben Simmons for missed games and practices, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Simmons had reportedly accumulated roughly 2 million dollars in fines during his holdout from the team, but according to Shelburne, the 76ers are offering whatever resources Simmons needs in order to improve his mental health. Simmons reportedly told the team last week that he was not mentally prepared to return to the team.
Simmons spent the offseason trying to force the 76ers to trade him, but no deal materialized. Daryl Morey, Philadelphia’s president of basketball operations, has made it clear that he would trade Simmons only for a “difference-maker” and that this uncomfortable situation could last the entire four-year duration of Simmons’ contract. Morey joined Sixers Pregame Live on Sunday and indicated that he believes things are moving in the right direction.
“Ben came in at the end of last week and said he had back stiffness and he’s dealing with some personal reasons off the court. Both we take very seriously, we’re working with Ben to provide every resource to help him with what is needed,” Morey said. “He spoke to his teammates, things seem to be moving very much in a positive direction. We’re going to provide all the resources, give Ben what he needs, and get him out there as soon as we can.”
Philadelphia suspended Simmons for refusing to participate in a defensive drill on opening night, but his meeting with the team came after that. For now, no trade appears imminent. The sort of difference-making players Morey seemingly seeks such as Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard are not available, and until that changes, Simmons is likely to remain in Philadelphia. When exactly he’ll return to the floor, though, remains unclear.
