Bulls' Alex Caruso starts campaign to get Coby White in 3-point shootout

After finishing his postgame media session in Philadelphia late Monday night, Alex Caruso made one more unprompted comment.

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“One last thing. A Coby White 2024 3-point contest. Get that gong, Caruso said. “He wants me in there. Not doing that. He's the act.”

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In some ways, Caruso's gesture seemed to reciprocate White's campaign after a recent home game to get him into the regular All-Star game. Alternatively, it seemed more realistic.

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With his stellar defence and 45.3 percent 3-point shooting and a career-high 9.4 points per game, Caruso is having his best NBA season.

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He still takes 3.4 attempts per game In addition, Caruso averages 23 minutes per game and has missed six due to injuries.

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The Bulls' 11-17 record could improve between now and All-Star reserves and weekend participants.

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White and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton are making compelling cases for invites, but they lack Stephen Curry's starpower.

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