Zach LaVine Reacts to Making Chicago Bulls History vs Boston Celtics

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine made history against the Boston Celtics

Nov 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls didn't get the result they wanted this past Friday when they entered the fourth quarter tied with the Boston Celtics but fell 138-129. After showing promise earlier this season, the Bulls move to the bottom of the Central Division with an 8-13 record.

On the bright side, franchise history was made in Chicago on Friday, which doesn't happen often, given Michael Jordan spent 13 years as a member of the Bulls. However, this was for the franchise's lead in all-time made threes, as Zach LaVine was able to pass Kirk Hinrich for the top spot.

Zach LaVine on franchise record for made 3-pointers, passing Kirk Hinrich: “Great accomplishment. Whenever you keep climbing up the ladder on certain things, it’s a tribute to your hard work. Kirk is one of the all-time great guys here, a helluva player. So my hat’s off to him.”
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 30, 2024

Hinrich spent 11 seasons as a member of the Chicago Bulls, establishing himself as one of the top defensive guards who also had a knockdown outside jumper. When asked about passing Hinrich, here's what LaVine had to say:

"Great accomplishment. Whenever you keep climbing up the ladder on certain things, it’s a tribute to your hard work. Kirk is one of the all-time great guys here, a helluva player. So my hat’s off to him.”

Establishing himself as the franchise's leader in threes made is just another cherry on top of a bounceback individual season for LaVine. After an injury-riddled 2023-24 season, LaVine has bounced back with averages of 22.0 points and 4.1 assists with 50.9/42.9/82.3 shooting splits in 18 games.

He'll have a chance to further separate himself from Hinrich on Monday when the Bulls face the Brooklyn Nets.

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