“I’m proud of Zach LaVine like he’s my own son”: Dwyane Wade’s wholesome tweet after the Bulls star earns his first All-Star nod

Raahib Singh | 25/02/2021
"I'm proud of Zach LaVine like he's my own son": Dwyane Wade's wholesome tweet after the Bulls star earns his first All-Star nod

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade reacts to Zach LaVine getting his first All-Star nod ever with a very wholesome tweet.

The NBA announced its list for the All-Star reserves yesterday. While there were some obvious nods, there were some shocking snubs as well.

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Zach LaVine got his first All-Star nod when they announced the reserves list last night. It was a well-deserved selection. The 25-year-old has been putting up some spectacular numbers.

He has been averaging 28.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 44% from beyond the arc. He’s led the Bulls to the 6th spot in the East with a 15-16 record.

Dwyane Wade has an amazing reaction after Zach LaVine makes the All-Star Team

Over the past two years, Zach LaVine has been performing at a constantly improving rate. Last season he was averaging 25.5 points per contest, and this season he has bumped the figure up to 28.8.

Despite all his efforts, Zach LaVine got snubbed from an All-Star selection last year. However, this year he made sure his performance spoke for itself and earned his first-ever All-Star selection.

Dwyane Wade reacted to the same with a very wholesome tweet. In his tweet, he said that he felt proud of Zach like he was his own son.

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It was a well-deserved selection, and LaVine would be looking forward to making his mark on the All-Star game in Atlanta. With the pace they are playing at, the Bulls look like they are playoff-bound. If they make the playoffs, it would be their first appearance since the 2016-17 season.

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Raahib Singh

Raahib Singh

Raahib Singh is an NBA Journalist and Content Strategist at The SportsRush. A Computer Science Engineer by qualification, Raahib's passion for sports drew him towards TSR. He started playing basketball at 14 and has been following the NBA since 2013. His entry into the basketball world perfectly coincided with Stephen Curry putting the league on notice. Having followed the league for a long time, he decided to use his knowledge to become a sportswriter with The SportsRush in 2020. Raahib loves to put up some shots in his spare time, watch Cricket, Formula 1, and/or read a nice thriller.

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