Brandon Clarke rising fast past his peers on NBA Rookie Ladder

7. Coby White, Chicago Bulls

12.4 PPG, 3.5 REB, 2.1 AST

I was incredibly tempted to rank Ky Bowman ahead of Coby White just based on overall consistency through the course of the season, but the potential and impressive flashes have left White in this spot for now.

When his outside shot is on, it’s nearly impossible to knock White out of his rhythm offensively. Quick enough off the bounce to get by any defender when they play him too close to the vest, it’s his 3-point shot that really sets up the rest of his attack driving toward the rim.

With a quick trigger and willingness to pull up from anywhere, White is one of the more advanced guards in his class when it comes to creating his own shot and producing from all three levels.

But when his deep ball isn’t falling, it can get ugly real fast.

White’s play in the pick-and-roll and decision making off multiple reads has been brutal to say the least. When the defense can pack in and comfortably shut off his passing routes and looks in the lane, it’s pretty much game over for the rookie.

Shooters should always keep shooting, which is a rule that White certainly lives by. Sometimes, however, he hasn’t been able to catch fire and give his team the spark it needs from outside.

The Chicago Bulls don’t have a strong floor general anywhere on the roster, as all of their lead guard options aren’t profound in any kind of offense apart from making the first available read off the bounce or jacking up a shot.

In terms of potential, White has the most of any option on the roster because of his ability to knock down looks from range.

The rest of his offense needs to start coming together though if he wants to remain respected in these rankings.