Zach LaVine's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Zach LaVine.

Zach LaVine is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. Drafted 13th overall in 2014 by the Minnesota Timberwolves, LaVine gained prominence through his athleticism and scoring ability. He is a two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion and earned NBA All-Star selections in 2021 and 2022 while playing for the Chicago Bulls. LaVine's accomplishments also include winning a gold medal as a member of the 2020 U.S. Olympic team in Tokyo.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: Recognitions as a Senior

In 2013, as a senior, Zach LaVine averaged 28.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, and was named the 2013 Associated Press Washington state player of the year and Washington Mr. Basketball. He was also recognized nationally as a first-team Parade All-American.

February 2015: Won Slam Dunk Contest

In February 2015, Zach LaVine won the Slam Dunk Contest during the NBA All-Star Weekend and also participated in the Rising Stars Challenge.

2016: All-Star Weekend

During the 2016 All-Star Weekend, Zach LaVine scored 30 points for Team USA in the Rising Stars Challenge to capture MVP honors. He also became the fourth player ever to win consecutive Slam Dunk Contests.

2016: Consecutive Dunk Contest wins

In 2016, Zach LaVine became the fourth NBA player to ever win consecutive dunk contests.

2017: First Bulls player selected

On February 24, 2021, Zach LaVine was named a reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, he was the first Bulls player selected since Jimmy Butler in 2017.

January 13, 2018: First game after injury

On January 13, 2018, in his first game in 11 months after recovering from injury, Zach LaVine scored 14 points in the Bulls' win over the Detroit Pistons.

2020: Won Gold Medal

In 2020, Zach LaVine won a gold medal on the U.S. Olympic team in Tokyo.

February 24, 2021: Named All-Star Reserve

On February 24, 2021, Zach LaVine was named a reserve for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star selection.

2021: Named NBA All-Star

In 2021, Zach LaVine was named an NBA All-Star with the Chicago Bulls.

2021: Wins Olympic gold medal

In 2021, Zach Lavine was selected as one of the players on Team USA at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, which was postponed to 2021 due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 global pandemic. He started one game and played primarily as the team's sixth man, averaging 10.6 points per game. Prior to the gold medal game, he was second in assists, playing solid defense and was shooting a team-best 47% from three-point range. LaVine and Team USA won the Olympic gold medal in men's basketball.

2022: Named All-Star Reserve

In 2022, Zach LaVine was named a reserve for the NBA All-Star Game.

January 6, 2023: LaVine scores 41 points against the 76ers

On January 6, 2023, Zach LaVine scored 41 points on 14-of-19 shooting from the field and 11-of-13 from beyond the three-point line in a 126–112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. That was his fourth career game with at least 40 points on 70% shooting, breaking a tie with Scottie Pippen for the second most in Bulls history.

October 28, 2023: Career-high 51 points against the Pistons

On October 28, 2023, Zach LaVine scored a career-high 51 points in a 118–102 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

November 29, 2024: Surpasses Kirk Hinrich for most three-pointers made in Bulls history

On November 29, 2024, Zach LaVine put up 29 points in a 138–129 loss to the Boston Celtics. On this day, he also achieved 1,051 three-pointers made as a Bull, surpassing Kirk Hinrich as the all-time leader in three-pointers made in Bulls franchise history.