NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 most overrated players

2. Zach LaVine

When LaVine has it going on the offensive end of the floor it’s easy to fall in love. He’s got a silky smooth jumper from well beyond the three-point line and his dunking ability can be downright mesmerizing.

Unfortunately, those moments are few and far between for the Bulls guard. Chicago acquired him to be a foundational piece of their future, but LaVine hasn’t lived up to the hype. Some of his issues are a result of his own torn ACL, but even before his injury he was never a very efficient player.

The 6-foot-5 guard hasn’t posted a PER above 14.6 in any of his four seasons as a pro. That’s a real issue for a player who is supposed to be a first or second option on offense. LaVine can put up good counting stats, but he’s not an efficient offensive player. He’s a good shooter, but not a great one. There’s also the small detail that he doesn’t create baskets for his teammates.

Initial reports claimed the Bulls were determined to match any offer LaVine might receive. Fortunately for fans of the Windy City franchise, the team has worked to back off that sentiment in recent days. Paying LaVine anything over average starter money is going to come back to really haunt some GM. He may be a fan favorite, but he’s got a long way to go before he becomes a player that’s actually going to contribute to winning basketball.