Zach LaVine, an American professional basketball player, has captivated the interest of his fans with his remarkable skills as a shooting guard for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. Born on March 10, 1995, in Renton, Washington, LaVine played one season of college basketball at UCLA before being selected as the 13th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2014 NBA draft. After three seasons with the Timberwolves, he joined the Chicago Bulls in 2017.
LaVine developed a passion for basketball in the fourth grade and began playing organized basketball, leaving behind other childhood sports such as baseball, football, and soccer. During his time at Bothell High School in Bothell, Washington, he played for the varsity basketball team.
While there is little information available about Zach LaVine having a brother, he has three sisters named Chandi Leishman, Linda Carter, and Camryn LaVine. Camryn, the youngest sister, is renowned for her attractive appearance and physique and has gained a significant following on TikTok. There have been rumors about her flirting with Jayson Tatum, a prominent player for the Boston Celtics, but her relationship status with Tatum is not significant to her.
Zach LaVine's parents, Paul LaVine and Cheryl Johnson-LaVine, played a significant role in influencing their son's athletic career. His father, Paul, was a professional American football linebacker who played for the Chicago Blitz and Arizona Wranglers in the USFL. His mother, Cheryl, was a skilled athlete who played softball at the collegiate level.
Zach LaVine comes from a sports-oriented family, as his maternal grandfather, Joe Johnson, played basketball for the University of Oregon and his father also played basketball at the University of San Francisco. Camryn LaVine, Zach's sister, participated in collegiate volleyball at the University of California, Riverside.
Zach LaVine has expressed gratitude for his family's support and sacrifices throughout his career. His net worth is estimated to be around $70 million, and he has achieved several accolades in the NBA, including being selected for the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2015 and winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2015 and 2016. He also won the NBA Rising Star Challenge MVP in 2016 and earned a gold medal with the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. LaVine signed a 5-year, $215 million contract with the Bulls in July 2022, which includes an annual salary of $43 million.