Coby White

Unlikely to ever shy away from a fast-paced, back-and-forth shootout, Coby White confirmed one thing against the then-undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers: the Chicago Bulls may be No. 1 in pace, but the freeze and side-to-side movements come with equal fluidity. Thriving, and enjoying the atmosphere of the fired-up Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse and red-painted court enough to give his opponent a closer, floor-centric view, Chicago’s dazzling sixth-year guard works a breathtaking behind-the-back dribble, leaving Ty Jerome in a one-man game of “Twister.” Knowing the importance of draining the bucket to complement the handle, White rhythmically works into a momentum-building stepback, keeping the Bulls, fittingly, in lockstep with Cleveland’s historic offense on the scoreboard. White’s masterful effort wouldn’t be enough on November 15, 2024, though, as a late-game run helped their Central Division foes move to 14-0. Earning both his highlights and respects even so, White overwhelmed the Cavs’ defense attack for 29 points (on 8-of-15 shooting), three assists, two steals, and six long-range buckets.