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DeMar DeRozan

June 22, 2022
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Position: Guard/Forward

Birthday —— August 7, 1989

Age—— 33

Height/Weight —— 6’6″/220 Ibs.

Hometown —— Compton, California

High School —— Compton High School

College —— USC

NBA Experience —— 13 Years

Draft—— Round 1, Pick 9, 2009

Professional Career

Toronto Raptors— 2009-2018

Early Raptors Career – 2009-2013

On June 25, 2009, DeMar DeRozan got selected by the Raptors with the 9th pick in the NBA draft. DeMar was another one-and-done player because he wanted to support his family, especially his mother. In year two, DeRozan made a big jump from averaging 8.6 points to 17.2 and getting more minutes. That led to his most significant performance with 37 points against the Houston Rockets on December 31, 2010.

He would match that career-high two more times before the 2013-14 season. DeRozan, known as Deebo, was a dunk contestant in the 2011 Dunk Contest. He would get 3rd place, and the winner was Nate Robinson. Many Raptors fans didn’t know at the time that he would be a big part of the winning culture in Toronto in the years to come.

Raptors Winning Culture Begins – 2013-14 Season

The Toronto Raptors went from 34-48, last place in the Atlantic Division in 2012-13, to first place the next season at 48-34. Led by DeRozan and star Kyle Lowry, they managed to get the most wins in franchise history, with 48 wins. On January 30, 2014, DeRozan got selected for his first All-Star game appearance as a reserve. He would finish the All-Star game with 8 points, three rebounds, and two assists in 15 minutes.

DeRozan’s 2013-14 season got defined as a breakout season averaging 22.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. In DeRozan’s first playoff game, he got 14 points on 3-13 shooting. e managed to get 30 points in game 2 to get his first playoff win. Toronto would eventually lose in 7 games to the Brooklyn Nets in the first round.

In 2014-15, DeRozan had another great season, including getting Player of the week on April 17. DeRozan joined Chris Bosh and Kyle Lowry as the only players in Raptors history to receive the Player of the Week award. On April 24, DeRozan scored a playoff career-high 32 points, and 20 out of those points came from the 1st quarter in game 3 against the Washington Wizards. But the Raptors couldn’t get passed the 1st round.

Eastern Conference Finals Appearance – 2015-16 Season

On March 30, 2016, DeRozan helped the Raptors with 26 points in a win against the Atlanta Hawks to get their 50th win of the season. Toronto would end the 2015-16 season with a 56-26 record, which earned them the 2nd seed in the eastern conference. But, back again in the playoffs, DeRozan’s 30 points in game 7 against the 7th seed Indiana Pacers gave him his first postseason series win.

The Raptors would move on to face the Miami Heat in the second round. In game 7 against the Heat, DeRozan had 28 points in a win to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After DeRozan got 32 points to tie the series at 2-2. But LeBron James led the Cavaliers to two straight wins to advance to the 2016 NBA finals.

During the summer of 2016, DeRozan got a 5-year/139 million contract deal to return to the Raptors. DeRozan had another 40-point performance in a 109-81 win against the Detroit Pistons to open up the 2017-18 season. He finished with 11 games with above 40 points in the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons combined. In both of those seasons, Toronto got eliminated in the second round. But, DeRozan made All-NBA 3rd in the 2016-17 season and All-NBA 2nd in 2017-18.

As a result of not getting past the Eastern Conference Finals, DeRozan became the “sacrificial lamb” and was sent to the San Antonio Spurs. However, DeRozan would finish his Raptor career averaging 19.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in 675 games. Toronto went on to win the NBA Championship in the 2018-19 season.

San Antonio Spurs— 2018-2021

DeMar DeRozan got traded to the San Antonio Spurs, including Jakob Poeltl and a 2019 first-round pick for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green during the 2018 off season. DeRozan got brought in to be a veteran leader for a young Spurs team, including Dejounte Murray and Derrick White. He got 29 points in a 112-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in his Spurs debut.

DeRozan would lead the Spurs to one postseason appearance in his three seasons as a Spur. His only appearance in the playoffs was in his first season as a 7th seed in the 2019 playoffs. But they would lose in 7 games against the Denver Nuggets. DeRozan got 19 points, shooting 7-21 from the field in game 7 against the Nuggets. DeMar DeRozan finished his Spurs career averaging 21.6 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.3 rebounds in 206 games.

Chicago Bulls– 2021-Present

On August 11, 2021, DeRozan became a Chicago Bull in a sign-and-deal. Chicago sent Thaddeus Young, Al-Farouq Aminu, a protected first-round draft pick, and two second-round draft picks for DeRozan. DeRozan got brought to Chicago to speed up the rebuild and become a playoff contender. In DeRozan Bull’s debut, he put up 17 points, seven rebounds, and two assists in a 94-88 win over the Detroit Pistons.

In February, DeRozan started getting MVP cheers when he scored 30+ points in 10 straight games. DeRozan was named a starter in the 2022 All-Star and managed to get 10 points and five assists. After the All-Star break, Chicago went 8-15 to finish the season with a 46-36 record and a matchup in the first round against the defeating champions, Milwaukee Bucks. DeRozan started the 2022 playoffs cold going 6-25, resulting in 18 points in game 1. However, he got his revenge in game 2 with 41 points. But the Bulls would lose the next 3 games to be eliminated. DeRozan earned All-NBA 2nd team.

Awards and Accolades
- 5× NBA All-Star (2014, 2016–2018, 2022)
- All-NBA Second Team (2018, 2022)
- All-NBA Third Team (2017)
- 4 NBA Player of the Month
- 14 NBA Player of the Week
- 1 Olympic Gold Medal (2016)
- 1 World Cup Gold Medal (2014)
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Zach Lavine

June 22, 2022
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Position: Guard

Birthday —— March 10, 1995

Age—— 27

Height/Weight —— 6’5″/200 Ibs.

Hometown —— Renton, Washington

High School —— Bothell High School

College —— UCLA

NBA Experience —— 8 Years

Draft—— Round 1, Pick 13, 2014

Professional Career

Minnesota Timberwolves— 2014-17

Rookie Season – 2014-15 Season

In the first five games of Zach Lavine’s NBA career, he played only 13 minutes off the bench. But due to a Ricky Rubio ankle injury, Lavine became the starting point guard. LaVine got more chances to shine during his rookie year when Mo Williams got a back injury later in the season. At the trade deadline, Mo Williams got traded to the Charlotte Hornets, which meant more minutes.

Lavine got the spotlight when he won the 2015 Slam Dunk Contest against Victor Oladipo in the final round with an overall score of 194 points. That includes two perfect 50 dunks to get passed the first round. He was first player since Dwight Howard in 2009 with multiple perfect dunks and was the youngest winner of the Dunk Contest since Kobe Bryant in 1997 at 18 years old. Zach LaVine also participated in the Rising Stars Challenge and got 13 points in a loss to Team World 121-112. He appeared in 77 games (40 Starts) and averaged 10.1 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.8 rebounds in his rookie season.

Full 82 Game Season – 2015-16 Season

To begin his 2nd season, the Timberwolves exercised their third-year option on Lavine’s contract, which meant his contract would last until the 2016-17 season. Ricky Rubio went down in early November, and LaVine took the starting guard spot and had a significant increase in minutes. He got 17.3 points in 34.3 minutes as a starter in 33 games while getting only 11.8 points in 23.7 minutes off the bench. Lavine scored in double-digits in 60 games, and he played all 82 games, which is rare.

He won the Slam Dunk Contest for the second consecutive year, but this time against Aaron Gordon. The 2016 Dunk Contest was still considered the best Dunk Contest since Michael Jordan vs. Dominique Wilkins in 1988. He earned MVP honors in the Rising Stars game with 30 points in a 157-154 USA win against Team World. Lavine finished the season averaging 14 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.8 rebounds in 82 games.

Torn ACL – 2016-17 Season

Almost one year after the Timberwolves exercised his third year, Minnesota exercised his fourth year. Now his contract would end after the 2017-18 season. On December 23rd, he became the 15th Timberwolves player to score 40+ points with his career-high 40 points against the Sacramento Kings. LaVine’s season was cut short after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He started in 47 games and averaged 18.9 points, 3.0 assists, and 3.4 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls – 2017-Present

On June 22, 2017, the Chicago Bulls traded Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton (the 16th pick in the 2017 NBA draft) to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Zach Lavine, Kris Dunn, and Lauri Markkanen. This trade comes exactly one year after Derrick Rose got traded to the New York Knicks. Chicago not only traded up to the 7th pick to get Markkanen but also got the young star of Zach Lavine. Chicago officially began the rebuild.

In Lavine’s first game as a Bull on January 13, 2018, he got 14 points in a Bulls 107-105 win over the Detroit Pistons. Four weeks later, on February 13, he scored season-high 35 points in a 114-113 win in his first game against his old team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. He finished the season averaging 16.7 points, 3.0 assists, and 3.9 rebounds in 24 games in his first season as a Chicago Bull.

On July 6, 2018, the restricted free agent Zach LaVine received a four-year, $80 million offer sheet from the Sacramento Kings. Two days later, the Bulls exercised their right and matched the offer sheet extended to LaVine by the Kings. Zach Lavine became the man for the Bulls in his 2nd year in Chicago. He had clutch performances, including dropping 39 points, and made the game-winning layup with 1.6 seconds remaining against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Early in his Bulls career, one of his best performances included when he scored 47 points in a 168-161 4OT win over the Atlanta Hawks. Lavine would only appear in 63 games due to ankle injuries and leg injuries. He finished the season averaging 23.7 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.7 rebounds.

Lavine continued to make his mark on a rebuilding Bulls team. In the 2019-20 season, he scored 40+ points in 6 games. That includes his season-high 49 points, 13 three-pointers, and a game-winner to beat the Charlotte Hornets on November 23. He finished the shorten-season averaging 25.5 points, 4.2 assists, and 4.8 rebounds in 60 games. The Bulls did not play in the 2020 bubble.

With a new head coach to start the 2020-21 season, Billy Donavon, Lavine took another step forward by becoming an All-Star for the first time in his career. Since Jimmy Butler (2017), he was the first Bull to represent Chicago in the All-Star game. Lavine scored 13 points in 28 minutes as a reserve for Team Durant in the 2021 All-Star Game. Team Durant lost 170-150 to Team LeBron.

Chicago was in the playoff race until Lavine entered the COVID protocols on April 15. The Bulls missed the chance to play in the play-in tournament by two games. Lavine finished the season averaging 27.4 points, 4.9 assists, and 5.0 rebounds in 58 games.

First playoff Appearance – 2021-22

The 2021-22 season for Zach Lavine was unique since he was on a winning team (46-36) and made the playoffs for the first time in his career. Lavine only scored twice above 35 points. On November 19, 36 points in a 114-108 win against the Denver Nuggets. Then 39 points in a 126-109 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 24. He appeared in his 2nd consecutive All-Star game. For most of the second half of the season, Lavine was out due to a left knee injury. But he played not 100% in the 2022 playoffs. He finished the season with averages of 24.4 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.6 rebounds in 67 games.

He got 18 points and 10 rebounds in his first playoff game but shot 6-19 in a 93-88 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. On April 26, Lavine entered the Health and Safety Protocols again and missed game 5. Chicago would lose the series in five games against the Bucks. Lavine finished the series averaging 19.3 points, 6.0 assists, and 5.3 rebounds.

Awards and Accolades
- 2× NBA All-Star (2021, 2022)
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2015)
- 2× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2015, 2016)
- Pac-12 All-Freshman Team (2014)
- Gold Medal (Tokyo 2020)
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Nikola Vucevic

June 22, 2022
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Position: Center

Birthday —— October 24, 1990

Age—— 31

Height/Weight —— 6’10″/260 Ibs.

Hometown —— Morges, Switzerland

High School —— Stoneridge Prep

College —— USC

NBA Experience —— 11 Years

Draft—— Round 1, Pick 16, 2011

Professional Career

Philadelphia 76ers- 2011-12

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Nikola Vucevic on June 22, 2011. Due to the 2011 NBA lockout, Vucevic decided to play for KK Budućnost to stay in shape. KK Buducnost is a professional basketball club located in Podgorica, Montenegro. Vucevic averaged 16.9 points and 9.7 rebounds in 10 games. That led to a 6-4 with Vucevic on the squad. In December, Vucevic reached a rookie deal with the 76ers. In his first NBA game, he got 6 points and six rebounds in a 103-83 against the Phoenix Suns.

Orlando Magic – 2012-2021

On August 9, 2012, he was a part of the four-team trade that sent Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles and Vucevic to the Orlando Magic. The Magic also received Aaron Afflalo, Al Harrington, and one first-round protected pick from each of the three teams. Those teams in the trade included Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and Philadelphia 76ers.

In his first game playing for Orlando, he had 6 points and four rebounds in a 102-89 win against the Denver Nuggets. He broke Shaq’s record for most rebounds in a game by a Magic player with 29 on December 31 against the Miami Heat. Vucevic participated in the 2013 Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend, getting 15 points and four rebounds in 20 minutes. On April 13, 2013, he recorded 30 points and 20 rebounds in a 113-103 OT win against the Milwaukee Bucks. He would finish the 2012-13 season with averages of 13.1 points and 11.9 rebounds in 77 games. In 44 out of his 77 games, he got a double-double.

Vucevic appeared and started in 57 games during the 2013-14 season, averaging 14.2 points and 11.0 rebounds. On March 31, 2014, Vucevic earned Eastern Conference player of the week honors for games March 23-30. Orlando went 2-1 during that week. Vucevic got a double-double in all three games and averaged 22.7 points and 14.3 rebounds in those three games. He became the first Magic player since Dwight Howard in 2012 to have gotten that award.

New Contract – 2014-15 Season

Vucevic started the 2014-15 season by signing a four-year, $53 million contract extension with the Orlando Magic on October 23, 2014. His most clutch moment of the season came when Vucevic hit pair of game-tying free throws to force overtime with 11.9 seconds left on November 7, 2014, against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Orlando would win 112-103, with Vucevic scoring 14 points and nine rebounds. In the other season matchup against the Timberwolves, Vucevic scored a career-high 37 points in a 97-84 win. Nikola Vucevic would end the 2014-15 season, averaging 19.3 points and 10.9 rebounds in 74 games.

Vucevic, after a 3-game absence, to start the 2015-16 season. On November 11, 2015, he got 18 points, including an 18-foot game-winner at the buzzer to beat the Lakers 101-99. That game against the Lakers marked the first time in Vucevic’s Magic career that he came off the bench. Before November 11, 2015, Vucevic started in 223 straight games for the Orlando Magic. On February 7, he scored 22 points and hit another game-winner to lead the Magic over the Atlanta Hawks 96-94. Vucevic would finish the season with averages of 18.2 points and 8.9 rebounds in 65 games.

After starting 16 straight games to start the 2016-17 season, Vucevic began to come off the bench once again in late November. Vucevic missed three games in December due to a lower back injury. But he got back in the starting lineup in mid-January. On April 10, 2017, he recorded ten rebounds against the Bulls to pass Shaquille O’Neal on the Magic’s all-time rebounding list. Vucevic finished the season with averages of 14.6 points and 10.4 rebounds in 75 games (55 Starts).

First Triple Double – 2017-18 Season

Vucevic began the 2017-18 season hot with him when he scored a career-high 41 points and got 12 rebounds in a 126-121 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. On December 9, 2017, he got his first triple-double of his career with 31 points, 13 rebounds, and ten assists against the Hawks. He finished with averages of 16.5 points and 9.2 rebounds in 57 games. He missed 23 games due to a fractured second metacarpal on his left hand (December 26 – February 14 and lower back tightness (April 6). Vucevic missed one other game due to rest.

First All-Star Game Appearance – 2018-19 Season

Vucevic became a popular name after getting his second career triple-double with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 116-115 loss against the 76ers. On November 19, 2018, Vucevic was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played November 11-18. Orlando was 3-1 during that week. Vucevic was a big part of the Magic winning their division for the first time since 2009-10 with a 42-40 record. He finished 5th in the Most Improved Player of the Year Award. He ended the season with averages of 20.8 points and 12.0 rebounds in 80 games. Orlando lost in 5 games against the Toronto Raptors, and Vucevic averaged 11.2 points and 8.0 rebounds. His best performance was in game 3, when he got a double-double of 22 points and 14 rebounds.

Final Stretch with Magic – 2019-2021

On July 6, 2019, Vucevic signed a 4-year/$100 million contract to stay on the Orlando Magic. He got named Eastern Conference Player of the week for games played November 10-17. Orlando went 3-0. This award was the third time in Vucevic’s career he got the Player of the Week Award. Vucevic finished the season with averages of 19.6 points and 10.9 rebounds in 65 games. That includes games in the 2020 NBA Bubble. Orlando would lose in the first round in 5 games against the Milwaukee Bucks. Vucevic averaged 28.0 points and 11.0 rebounds in those five games.

Vucevic continued to be the main factor for Orlando to start the 2020-21 season. On February 5, 2021, he scored a career-high 43 points and got season-high 19 rebounds in a 123-119 win over the Chicago Bulls, snapping their 4-game losing streak. Vucevic became the third player in Orlando Magic history to score at least 40 points and get 15 rebounds (Shaquille O’Neal, Dwight Howard). He appeared back in the All-Star game as a reserve for the second time in his career. Vucevic would average 24.5 points and 11.8 rebounds in his final 44 games on the Orlando Magic.

Chicago Bulls – 2021-Present

On March 25, 2021, Nikola Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu got traded to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter, and two future first-round picks (2021, 2023). On March 27, Vucevic made his Bulls debut, scored 21 points, and grabbed nine rebounds in a 120-104 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He finished the season averaging 21.5 points and 11.5 rebounds in 26 games as a Bull.

In his first entire season (2021-22) as a Chicago Bull, he had his ups and downs but had a productive season. On February 5, 2021, he scored a season-high 36 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in a 122-115 win over the Indiana Pacers. Eight days later, he scored 31 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in a 106-101 over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Chicago was 16-7 when Vucevic scored more than 20 points, while they were 23-25 when he recorded less than 20 points. Vucevic finished the season with averages of 17.6 points and 11.0 rebounds in 73 games. Vucevic appeared in the postseason against the Milwaukee Bucks but lost in 5 games averaging 19.4 points and 12.4 rebounds, shooting 44% from the field.

Awards and Accolades
- 2× NBA All-Star (2019, 2021)
- 3 NBA Player of the Week Awards (2014, 2018, 2019)
- First-team All-Pac-10 (2011)
- Second-team All-Pac-10 (2010)
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Lonzo Ball

June 22, 2022
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Position: Point Guard

Birthday —— October 27, 1997

Age—— 24

Height/Weight —— 6’6″/190 Ibs.

Hometown —— Chino Hills, California

High School —— Chino Hills High School

College —— UCLA

NBA Experience —— 5 Years

Draft—— Round 1, Pick 2, 2017

Professional Career

Los Angeles Lakers – 2017-2019

Rookie Season – 2017-18 Season

On June 22, 2017, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball with the 2nd Pick in the 2017 NBA draft. Lonzo Ball in the 2017 Summer League averaged 16.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists in 6 games. He earned the MVP award and helped the Lakers win the 2017 Summer League Championship. Ball became the first player in Summer League history since 2008 to have two triple-doubles.

Ball struggled in his NBA debut scoring only 3 points, and grabbed nine rebounds shooting 16.3% from the field. He bounced back in his next game by scoring 29 points, got 11 rebounds and nine assists in a 132–130 win against the Phoenix Suns. On November 11, he became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double, 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists in a 98-90 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. Ball got selected to play in the Rising Stars Challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend but withdrew because of the injury. He finished his rookie season with averages of 10.2 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.9 rebounds in 52 games.

LeBron Joins Ball in LA – 2018-19 Season

On July 17, 2018, Lonzo Ball underwent surgery on his left knee to repair a torn meniscus. During the 2018 offseason, LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers to join young stars Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, and Lonzo Ball. Rajon Rondo got signed as well to be a mentor to Lonzo Ball. On Offense, Ball had to adjust to LeBron’s play style, which was challenging. Ball’s season got cut short due to a torn ligament in his left ankle, which led to him missing 35 games. Lonzo Ball got selected again to participate in the Rising Stars Game but couldn’t play due to a left ankle injury. He finished the season with averages of 9.9 points, 5.4 assists, and 5.3 rebounds in 47 games.

New Orleans Pelicans – 2019-21

On July 6, 2019, Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, draft rights to De’Andre Hunter, two first-round draft picks, and unprotected first-round picks to New Orleans in exchange for All-Star Forward/Center Anthony Davis. In his Pelicans debut, Ball scored 8 points, five rebounds, and got five assists in a 130-122 OT loss against the Toronto Raptors. On January 18, 2020, he got his first triple-double of the season with 18 points, 11 assists, and ten rebounds. He tied his season of seven-three pointers while getting 25 points and 11 rebounds in a 127-123 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Ball finished the season with averages of 11.8 points, 7.0 assists, and 6.1 rebounds in 63 games.

With New Head Coach Jeff Van Gundy, Lonzo Ball shined in the new system. He got at least eight three-pointers twice, including 33-point performances on May 1, 2021, in a 140-136 OT win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Three days later, Ball got the same results of 33 points and eight three-pointers, but this time against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers won 108-103. Lonzo Ball finished the season with averages of 14.6 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.8 rebounds in 55 games.

Chicago Bulls – 2021-Present

On August 8, 2021, Lonzo Ball was a part of a sign-and-trade that sent him to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Tomáš Satoranský, Garrett Temple, and a second-round draft pick. Ball got signed for a four-year/$80 Million contract. Lonzo Ball got brought into Chicago to finish the rebuild fast and return to the postseason. Ball played 35 games, and Chicago was 22-13 with him in the lineup. But when he wasn’t playing, Chicago was 24-23 and struggled big time. Lonzo ball finished his first season in Chicago with averages of 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists.

Awards and Accolades
- All-Rookie Second Team (2018)
- First-team All-American (2017)
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2017)
- NCAA season assists leader (2017)
- NABC Freshman of the Year (2017)
- Pac-12 Freshman of the Year (2017)
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Alex Caruso

June 22, 2022
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Position: Guard

Birthday —— February 28, 1994

Age—— 28

Height/Weight —— 6’5″/186 Ibs.

Hometown —— College Station, Texas

High School —— A&M Consolidated

College —— Texas A&M

NBA Experience —— 5 Years

Draft—— Undrafted

Professional Career

Oklahoma City Blue – 2016-17

After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Caruso got the opportunity to play in the Philadelphia 76ers Summer League team. On September 23, 2016, he signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder but was waived on October 17. A couple of weeks later, on November 3, Caruso signed with the Oklahoma City Blue G League Team. Caruso played in 3 games and averaged only 3.3 points.

Los Angeles Lakers – 2017-21

Caruso got another opportunity to play in the Summer League, but this time with the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 19.0 points and 7.8 assists, which earned him a two-way contract from the Lakers. In his NBA debut, Caruso got 2 points, two rebounds, and one assist in 12 minutes on October 19, 2017, against the Los Angeles Clippers. Caruso finished his rookie season with averages of 3.6 points, 2.0 assists, and 1.8 rebounds in 37 games. He also played for the South Bay Lakers and averaged 19.0 points, 7.8 assists, and 3.8 rebounds in 29 games.

Caruso signed another two-way contract after performing well in the 2018 Summer League. On April 5, 2019, Caruso scored a career-high 32 points and grabbed ten rebounds in a 122-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Two nights later, Caruso got a double-double of 18 points and a career-high 11 assists in a 113-109 win against the Utah Jazz. He finished the season with averages of 9.2 points, 3.1 assists, and 2.7 rebounds in 25 games. While in the G League, he averaged 14.0 points, 5.9 assists, and 3.7 rebounds in 27 games.

Ring Season – 2019-21

On July 6, 2019, Alex Caruso signed a 2-year/$5.5 Million deal to stay with the Lakers. On December 8, 2019, Caruso had season-high 16 points and grabbed four rebounds in a 142-125 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He finished the 2019-20 season with averages of 5.5 points, 1.9 assists, and 1.9 rebounds. Caruso got his first NBA championship and started in the series clincher against the Miami Heat.

Next season, Caruso dealt with injuries and was only limited to 58 games in the 2020-21 season. He finished the season averaging 6.4 points, 2.8 assists, and 2.9 rebounds. Caruso wanted to return to the Lakers but signed with a new team instead.

Chicago Bulls – 2021-Present

On August 10, 2021, Caruso signed a 4-year/$37 Million deal with the Chicago Bulls. He averaged 7.4 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.6 rebounds in his first season with the Bulls in 41 games. On January 21, 2022, Caruso fractured his right wrist on a hard foul by Grayson Allen and was out for 4-6 weeks. In the first-round matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, Caruso averaged 6.3 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.8 rebounds in 4 games. He missed game five due to a face injury. Chicago lost in 5 games against the Bucks.

Awards and Accolades
- NBA champion (2020)
- Second-team All-NBA G League (2018)
- Second-team All-SEC (2016)
- SEC All-Defensive Team (2015)
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Patrick Williams

June 22, 2022
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Position: Forward

Birthday —— August 26, 2001

Age—— 21

Height/Weight —— 6’7″/215 Ibs.

Hometown —— Charlotte, North Carolina

High School —— West Charlotte High School

College —— Florida State

NBA Experience —— 2 Years

Draft—— Round 1, Pick 4, 2020

Professional Career

Chicago Bulls – 2020-Present

On November 19, 2020, Patrick Williams got selected with the 4th pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. On December 23, 2020, in his NBA debut scored 16 points and got four rebounds in a 124-104 loss against the Atlanta Hawks. On May 15, 2021, Williams scored season-high 24 points and grabbed five rebounds in a 105-91 loss against the Brooklyn Nets. Williams finished his rookie season with averages of 9.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 71 games.

Patrick Williams’ second season got off to a rough start by dislocating his left wrist in the 5th game of the season against the New York Knicks. He got surgery the following day and was out for 4-6 months. But he returned on March 21, 2022, against the Toronto Raptors; he scored 7 points in 19 minutes in a 113-99 win. On April 10, 2022, he scored a career-high 35 points in a 124-120 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. He finished the season with averages of 9.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 17 games. During the 2022 playoffs, Williams averaged 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 5 games against the Bucks. Williams scored 20+ points in games 4 and 5. Chicago lost in 5 games against Milwaukee.

Awards and Accolades
- All-Rookie Second Team (2021)
- ACC Sixth Man of The Year (2020)
- ACC All-Freshman Team (2020)
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Coby White

June 22, 2022
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Position: Guard

Birthday —— February 16, 2000

Age—— 22

Height/Weight —— 6’4″/195 Ibs.

Hometown —— Goldsboro, North Carolina

High School —— Greenfield High School

College —— North Carolina

NBA Experience —— 3 Years

Draft—— Round 1, Pick 7, 2019

Professional Career

Chicago Bulls – 2019-Present

On June 20, 2019, Coby White got selected with the 7th pick in the 2019 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls. White became the first player who attended North Carolina University to have gotten selected in the first round since Michael Jordan (1984). In the 2019 Summer League, he averaged 23.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists in 5 games. In his NBA debut, White scored 17 points and seven assists in a 126-125 loss against the Charlotte Hornets. On February 20, he set a career-high in points with 33 points in a 112-104 loss against the Phoenix Suns. White scored 30+ points in 3 games. He finished his rookie season with averages of 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 65 games.

On February 10, 2021, White finished with 30 points, including eight three-pointers in a 126-115 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. White would finish his second season with averages of 15.1 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.1 rebounds in 69 games.

On June 10, 2021, Coby White underwent surgery on his left shoulder. On September 23, the Bulls exercised their four-year option on White, which meant he would stay on the Bulls until 2022-23. White played his first game on November 15 against the Los Angeles Lakers; he only played 11 minutes and didn’t score any points. But White ended up starting 17 games due to injuries to other guards, including Caruso and Ball. He finished the season averaging 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.9 rebounds in 61 games. In the playoffs, he averaged 8.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 5 games against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Awards and Accolades
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2020)
- ACC All-Second Team (2019)
- ACC All-Freshman team (2019)
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Ayo Dosunmu

June 22, 2022
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Position: Guard

Birthday —— January 17, 2000

Age—— 22

Height/Weight —— 6’4″/200 Ibs.

Hometown —— Chicago, Illinois

High School —— Morgan Park High School

College —— Illinois

NBA Experience —— 2 Years

Draft—— Round 2, Pick 38, 2021

Professional Career

Chicago Bulls – 2021-Present

Ayo Dosunmu got selected with the 38th pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the team he grew up watching, the Chicago Bulls. Dosunmu became the first Bull to be from Chicago and have gotten selected by the Bulls since Derrick Rose (2008). In the 2021 Summer League, Dosunmu averaged 12.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 5 games. In his NBA debut, he scored 7 points in 11 minutes. Chicago beat Detroit 94-88. Dosunmu got the opportunity to start in 40 games, which led to averages of 10.9 points, 5.4 assists, and 3.6 rebounds. In his first playoff series, he averaged 4.0 points in 17.2 minutes.

Awards and Accolades
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2022)
- Consensus first-team All-American (2021)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten – (2020, 2021)
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Javonte Green

June 22, 2022
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Position: Guard/Forward

Birthday —— July 23, 1993

Age—— 29

Height/Weight —— 6’5″/205 Ibs.

Hometown —— Petersburg, Virginia

High School —— Brunswick High School

College —— Radford

NBA Experience —— 3 Years

Draft—— Undrafted

Professional Career

Marin Peixe Galego – 2015-16

After going undrafted in the 2015 NBA draft, Javonte Green decided to play overseas. On September 11, 2015, Green signed a one-year deal with the Marin Peixe Galego. Marin Peixe Galego is a basketball club based in Marín, Galicia. Green averaged 18.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.2 steals. When Green played, Marin Peixe Galego had a record of 20-5. Green earned the LEB MVP Award.

Allianz Trieste – 2016-18

Green decided to take his talents to Trieste, Italy, to play for the Allianz Trieste. Green averaged 16.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in his first season and got a 21-9 record while on the team. He spent another season in Italy, averaged 17.7 points and 6.8 rebounds, and this time got a 21-7 record on the Allianz Trieste. Green earned the opportunity to play for the Phoenix Suns Summer League team in 2017.

Ratiopharm Ulm – 2018-19

On July 25, 2018, Green signed to play for the Ratiopharm Ulm. Ratiopharm Ulm is a team located in Ulm, Germany. Green finished the 2018-19 season with averages of 14.0 points and 4.9 rebounds in 33 games. The team went 20-13.

Boston Celtics – 2019-21

In the summer of 2019, Javonte Green got invited to play for the Boston Celtics Summer League team. Green averaged 10.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 5 games. Boston signed Green to a two-way contract for the 2019-20 season. After the 2019 preseason, he officially made the Celtics 2019-20 roster. On October 25, 2019, Green made his first NBA appearance with 5 seconds left in the game in a 112-106 win over the Toronto Raptors. Green averaged 3.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.6 steals in 73 games in two seasons with the Boston Celtics.

Chicago Bulls – 2021-Present

On March 25, 2021, Javonte Green was a part of a 3-team trade that sent him, Troy Brown Jr, Daniel Thesis to the Chicago, Luke Kornet and Moritz Wagner to Boston, and Daniel Gafford, Chandler Hutchison to Washington. Green finished the 2020-21 season on the Bulls with averages of 2.6 points and 1.2 rebounds in 16 games. On August 19, 2021, Green signed a 2-year/$3.4 Million to stay in Chicago. In the 2021-22 season, Green averaged 7.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 65 games.

Awards and Accolades
- BBL All-Star (2019)
- LEB Plata champion (2016)
- LEB Plata MVP (2016)
- All-LEB Plata (2016)
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Tony Bradley

June 22, 2022

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Position: Center/Forward

Birthday —— January 8, 1998

Age—— 24

Height/Weight —— 6’10″/248 Ibs.

Hometown —— Bartow, Florida

High School —— Bartow High School

College —— North Carolina

NBA Experience —— 5 Years

Draft—— Round 1, Pick 28, 2017

Professional Career

Utah Jazz – 2017-2020

With the 28th in the 2017 NBA draft, the Utah Jazz got Tony Bradley. In Bradley’s NBA debut, on November 5, 2017, he got 0 points and only one rebound in a 137-110 loss against the Houston Rockets. Two nights later, he made his G League debut with the Salt Lake City Stars and got 20 points in a loss against the Wisconsin Herd. Tony Bradley finished his Utah Jazz career with averages of 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 70 games. For the Salt Lake Stars, Bradley averaged 14.5 points and 8.7 in two seasons (44 games played).

Philadelphia 76ers – 2020-2021

On November 19, 2020, Tony Bradley and Saben Lee were traded to the Detroit Pistons for Cash. Three days later, Bradley was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Zhaire Smith. Bradley averaged only 5.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 20 games. He also got the opportunity to start in 8 games but didn’t perform well.

Oklahoma City Thunder – 2021

On March 25, 2021, Tony Bradley, Austin Rivers, and two future second-round picks got traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a three-way deal that sent George Hill to the 76ers and Terrance Ferguson to the New York Knicks. Bradley averaged 8.8 points and 6.1 rebounds in 22 games for the Thunder.

Chicago Bulls – 2021-Present

On August 19, 2021, Tony Bradley signed a 2 year deal with the Chicago Bulls with a player option after the first season. He finished the 2021-22 season with averages of 3.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 55 games. Bradley started seven games due to starting center Nikola Vucevic being in the Health and Safety Protocols.

Awards and Accolades

NCAA champion (2017)

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