Chicago Bulls: Predicting statistical leaders in each major category

The Chicago Bulls made a splash at the trade deadline last season and then again during the offseason. They appear to have gone from a fringe play-in team to a probable playoff team in just six months. That is an incredible achievement for any front office.

They partnered the team’s budding superstar, Zach LaVine with Nikola Vucevic at the deadline but the true mastery of their roster moves came in the offseason. They bought in the championship experience of Alex Caruso as well as the talents of Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan to make a truly dangerous lineup that is hard to defend.

As a result of this, the Bulls are looking to get back to the top of the Eastern Conference. The last time they made the Eastern Conference Semifinals was in the 2014-15 season and they would like the go a step more than that at least. Now, let’s take a look at how the new additions will impact the Bulls’ statistical leaders, helping them back into the postseason.

Chicago Bulls statistical leaders – Scoring: Zach LaVine
Predicted Average: 23.2

While LaVine averaged an incredible 27.4 points per game. He was the focal point of the offense and for good reason. His efficiency was off the charts and when he was on, the Bulls were a much harder team to beat.

However, with the addition of the new players, DeRozan especially, his scoring numbers will decrease. DeRozan has a scoring average of 20.1 points per game over his career and will have come to the Bulls with some guarantees about his role in the offense. This means that LaVine averaging 4.2 points per game is plausible.