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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
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Julia Poe

As Zach LaVine enters free agency, DeMar DeRozan sets high bar for his teammate: ‘Max player, max talent, max everything’

CHICAGO — After ending his last season under contract with the Chicago Bulls in COVID-19 isolation, the future is uncertain for guard Zach LaVine. But teammate DeMar DeRozan feels certain about one thing — whoever lands LaVine will need to dig deep into their wallet.

As LaVine enters free agency eligible for the NBA’s maximum contract, DeRozan advocated for the two-time All-Star.

“Max player, max talent, max everything,” DeRozan said. “He’s one of those players in this league that you don’t see too often. I tell him all the time how envious I am of the things he’s able to do. He deserves everything that’s coming to him.”

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