"Increasing that trade value" - Fans react as Zach LaVine's stock gets major boost after leading 19-pt comeback against Spurs

Zach LaVine led the Chicago Bulls to a 114-110 win against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. The Spurs took the lead from the first whistle and the Bulls were trailing 65-50 at halftime. San Antonio had a 19-point lead in the third quarter before LaVine-led Chicago took over the game.

The high-flying guard finished the game with 35 points on 13-for-25 shooting, including 3-for-6 from deep. He took 10 rebounds, dished out eight assists and had one steal in another head-turning performance.

Fans promptly reacted to the impressive win and LaVine’s outstanding display, with one fan writing:

“Increasing that trade value”

“Need him on the Lakers,” @LeBronin1 said.

“warriors should of picked him up when they had the chance,” @artur1305 added.

One fan commented:

“How does nobody want this man?”

Another fan reacted:

“No laker fans yall ain’t getting him”

Zach LaVine has been a staple in Chicago Bulls trade rumors over the last two years. Last season, he played 25 games due to knee issues, which reportedly prompted the Bulls to actively explore trade talks. LaVine’s injuries and a massive $137.8 million contract for three years reportedly turned off potential suitors.

LaVine is healthy this season and playing like an All-Star. He is averaging 22.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. The slam dunk artist is shooting 50.8% from the floor, including 44.6% clip from deep. LaVine’s resurgence might renew interest from teams with the assets and the payroll to accommodate him.

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Zach LaVine has led the Chicago Bulls to back-to-back come-from-behind wins

On Saturday, Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls trailed the New York Knicks 74-63 at halftime. They flipped the script on their visitors by dominating the third quarter 41-17 to lead 104-89 heading into the final frame.

LaVine had nine points and three assists in the fourth quarter to help his team complete the come-from-behind win. Chicago held on for a 139-126 win behind the star guard’s 33 points, seven assists, four rebounds and one steal.

The two-time All-Star sustained his impressive form in the matchup on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. Chicago faced a 97-82 disadvantage entering the fourth quarter as they couldn’t stop Victor Wembanyama.

Zach LaVine started the rally with back-to-back 3-pointers early in the fourth frame. He had 14 points and four assists in the last 12 minutes to drag his team to another impressive victory.

If the Chicago Bulls want to trade him, now might be the best time to engage teams in trade talks.