Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White says Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul means a lot to him and his family.
That's why White really didn't care when fans were ripping him earlier in the season for taking a picture with Paul after the Bulls lost to the Thunder in OKC. White's relationship with Paul is bigger than basketball:
“He means a lot to me and my family, especially me. He’s been there for me for a long time now,” White said, via K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “I played for his AAU organization. He’s like a big brother, a mentor for me, someone I always looked up to and he’s always been by my side no matter what.
“Whenever I needed something, I knew I could call on him, and he had my back through anything. He’s always supported me through everything. I can’t thank him enough for what he’s done for me.
“Coming into the league, I wanted to be good really quickly. I know it doesn’t work like that. So he just told me to be patient, keep grinding and everything will take care of itself.”
The Bulls host the Thunder on Tuesday. White has been on a hot streak lately, scoring a season-high 33 points in back-to-back games. You know the youngster is looking forward to going up against Paul now that he's on a hot streak.
The Bulls are 20-38 on the season. They are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings, a disappointing mark given their preseason playoff aspirations. White has appeared in every game for Chicago this season. He's averaging 11.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 38.0 percent from the field, 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line in an up-and-down rookie season.
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