Coby White

Chicago Bulls (2019–2026)

On June 20, 2019, the Chicago Bulls drafted Coby White with the seventh overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.^[17] White is the first player from North Carolina to be drafted in the first round by the Bulls since Michael Jordan in 1984.^[18] On July 1, 2019, White signed with the Bulls.^[19] White participated in the 2019 NBA Summer League with fellow 2019 draftee Daniel Gafford, where he averaged 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.^[20] On October 23, 2019, White made his debut in the NBA, coming off the bench in a 126–125 loss to the Charlotte Hornets with 17 points, three rebounds and seven assists.^[21] This game made him the first player born in the 2000s to play in the NBA.

On November 12, 2019, White hit seven 3-pointers in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks, setting a Bulls franchise record for most 3-pointers made in a single quarter, and finished with 27 points in the 120–102 victory.^[22] On February 22, 2020, White scored a then career-high 33 points in a 112–104 loss to the Phoenix Suns. White would match that career high the next day, leading the Bulls to a 126–117 win over the Washington Wizards. White became the first rookie in NBA history with consecutive 30-point games off the bench.^[23] On February 25, White continued the streak and exceeded his career-high, scoring 35 points in a 124–122 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.^[24] On September 15, 2020, White was named to the 2019–20 NBA All-Rookie Second Team by the NBA.^[25]

On February 10, 2021, White finished with 30 points, eight 3-pointers, and 7 assists in a 129–116 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, setting a Bulls franchise record with teammate Zach LaVine when they each made 8 shots from behind the arc.^[26]

On June 10, 2021, White underwent left shoulder surgery and was ruled out for at least four months.^[27] On September 22, the Bulls exercised their fourth-year option on White, keeping him under team control through the 2022–23 season.^[28]

On January 31, 2023, in a 108–103 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, White became the fastest player (237 games) in Bulls franchise history to make 500 career three-point baskets.^[29] On July 7, 2023, White signed a three-year, $36 million contract extension with the Bulls.^[30]

On April 17, 2024, White scored a then career-high 42 points in a 131–116 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament.^[31] It was the second-most in play-in tournament history behind Jayson Tatum’s 50 points game in 2021.

On April 23, 2024, White finished second in the race for 2023–24 NBA Most Improved Player, losing narrowly to Philadelphia's Tyrese Maxey.^[32]

On January 4, 2025, White scored 33 points and a career-high nine three-pointers in a 139–126 win against the New York Knicks.^[33] On March 6, White scored a career-high 44 points in a 125–123 victory over the Orlando Magic.^[34] On March 17, he was awarded Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career after averaging 27.0 PPG for three games.^[35] Three days later, White scored 35 points in a 128–116 win over the Sacramento Kings.^[36] On March 22, White put up 36 points in a 146–115 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.^[37] On March 24, he was awarded his second career Player of the Week. He became the second Bulls player to win the award in back-to-back weeks, following Michael Jordan.^[38] On April 1, he was awarded his first Player Of the Month award. He became the sixth Bull to earn the award, joining Jordan, Pippen, Rose, Butler, and DeRozan.^[39]

Charlotte Hornets (2026–present)

On February 4, 2026, White and Mike Conley Jr. were traded to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Ousmane Dieng, Collin Sexton and multiple second-round draft picks.^[40] On February 24, he made his debut for the Hornets in a 131–99 win against the Chicago Bulls.^[41]

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