“You never want to”: Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine opens up about reason behind going for foot surgery

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has revealed that he decided to go through surgery after being advised that there was no other way out.

The 28-year-old suffered a foot injury which ended his season prematurely. LaVine was quoted in a report where he stated that he was informed only surgery would make it possible for him to recover before the start of the season.

"You never want to have surgery," he said. "But I got to a conclusion, especially with what the doctor was telling me, your pain level, this thing isn't going to heal on its own."

LaVine further went on to state optimism that he would not have a hard time settling back into the side largely because of the way he plays.

"Same way it always has been," he said. "It's not hard to fit back in, especially with the way I play the game and want to go out there and help."

Chicago Bulls have been suffering with the absence of several key players all season, and LaVine has been no exception. He has played just 25 games, averaging just 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists.