4. Justin Holiday
Justin Holiday is having the best season of his career. He’s averaging a career-high in points (12.7), rebounds (4.6), assists (2.5), steals (1.6) and minutes (35.7).
Holiday has essentially turned into a 3-point sniper, taking 7.8 of his 10.6 field goal attempts per game from behind the 3-point line.
Sometime’s Holiday’s shot selection will make you scratch your head, pull your hair out and scream at the TV, but to his credit, he’s shooting the 3-ball at an efficient 40.1 percent clip, so he’s earned the right to pull-up whenever he feels like it.
Holiday’s career-season from the 3-point line has taken a lot of pressure off Zach LaVine who has really struggled this year from deep. When Markkanen returns, it should then take some of the pressure off Holiday, resulting in fewer tough shots and more open looks.
ICYMI: Justin Holiday has dropped at least 3 triples in six straight games, tying a Bulls franchise record (held by Craig Hodges and Lauri Markkanen). pic.twitter.com/DxMhDJL6kB
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 27, 2018
It’s unclear at this point if Holiday is in the Bulls’ future plans or not. He’s on a team-friendly deal and he’s set to be an unrestricted free agent after this season.
Holiday is a long, sharpshooting veteran who could potentially help a playoff team down the stretch, so expect the Bulls to gauge interest on him near the trade deadline to see if they can get any young pieces or draft picks in return for him.