Chicago Bulls fans should be excited, because an exciting moment is preparing to arrive. Reserve guard Coby White should be available to make his season debut against the Utah Jazz. White, 25, has missed the last four months recovering from a calf strain that cost him most of the season. His return comes at a particularly pivotal time.
No. 1 — Tough stretch ahead for the Bulls
Speaking of tough stretches, the Bulls will play eight of their next ten games on the road.
White’s return is significant for the Bulls, as he has emerged as one of the team’s most reliable offensive players over the past two seasons. Last year, he was a force offensively averaging 20.4 points over 74 contests. This performance helped to secure his position as an integral piece in the starting backcourt. His ability to both score and facilitate the ball has made him a huge cog in Chicago’s offensive control.
Entering the final season of a three-year, $36 million deal, White finds himself at something of a crossroads heading into his age-30 season. He’ll be an unrestricted free agent this summer. This only increases the stakes and pressure to help prove the trade wrong off the court and show his potential on it. White’s string of successes has made him the talk of the town. With free agency looming, fans and analysts alike are eying his contributions like a hawk.
As he returns to the court, White will continue to look to close out some crucial wins for his squad. Beyond that, he wants to do better so he’s in a good position when he hits free agency. The Bulls will rely on his scoring ability and playmaking as they navigate a demanding schedule in the coming weeks.
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