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Injured Zach LaVine defiantly optimistic in his standing with Bulls

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Zach LaVine spoke for the first time since his season-ending right foot surgery, and made it very clear of where he was in his recovery and in his standing with the organization.

LOS ANGELES – The right foot was still in a boot and there was an obvious limp, but Zach LaVine’s confidence remained 100% healthy, bordering on assertive.

The Bulls’ two-time All-Star met with the media on Saturday for the first time since undergoing season-ending surgery in early February, and was asked what his feelings were about the idea the team was functioning better on both ends of the floor without him.