The Chicago Bulls are skidding and the recent Zach LaVine-Jim Boylen mini-saga only compounds to their team's early woes.
Relationships between teachers and students are the most crucial element of success. In the classroom, students must learn to trust their teacher for academic and social growth, while teachers must learn to trust that their students will understand and comprehend their teachings and core philosophies. While tedious work is involved, it's imperative that it happens.
The same can be implied for coaches and players in their respective fields. But it appears that the Chicago Bulls are learning how this works on both ends. The Bulls started off their contest with the Miami Heat Friday night down 13-0. To send a message, Bulls coach Jim Boylen sat one of his best players, Zach LaVine, out due to a lack of defensive effort. While the Bulls regrouped, they still suffered a 116-108 loss to drop their record to 5-11.
Speaking out to the media, LaVine voiced his displeasure on the perception he believes Boylen has for him. In LaVine's eyes, he believes that Boylen has low trust for him. But, the Bulls guard did believe that a one-on-one talk with his coach was much needed.
And a talk they had. Saturday evening, LaVine stated the two had a great conversation prior to their matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. Still, LaVine stated he felt disrespected by the entire episode that carried out Friday night.
LaVine: “But when I feel disrespected, sometimes I have to stand up for myself. We talked about the offense, the defense, personal stuff. I think it was good. We both want to win. If I’m not doing as good as I can do, it’s not gonna be good for team.”
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 23, 2019
If Boylan and LaVine can't learn to coexist or trust each other, it will make this season another difficult one for the Baby Bulls. Trust between coach and player is always key. While their relationship isn't where they want it to be, they did take a key step in getting it there.
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