Billy Donovan recognizes Kobe White’s work ethic during his recovery from injury

It was gradual progress for Coby White in his return to Chicago Bulls. After missed the start of the season with a shin injury, he’s back with a vengeance. In two games, White averaged 26.0 points and 7.5 assists per game.
However, the The bulls were cautious in how to use white so that it remains intact. On Friday, Taurus officially listed White is on the NBA’s injured list before the showdown against the Miami Heat.
Given the circumstances, the head coach Billy Donovan heaps of praise on White’s work ethic before the Heat game. Basically, he has no worries about White when it comes to putting the work.
“He’s always eager to work,” Donovan said.
Billy Donovan praises Kobe Whites’ work ethic in his game-to-game comeback.
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In the two games he played, White put up some strong numbers. During his first game last weekWhite scored 27 points and dished out eight assists against the Utah Jazz. However, Chicago fell short in overtime, 150-147. Overall, White played a total of 30 minutes.
The next day, White stopped the game against the Denver Nuggetswhich Chicago won 130-127. On Wednesday, White played a significant role in a 122-121 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. It was White who hit a big 3-pointer in the final seconds that put Chicago within one point. Also, he was the one who gave the pass to Nikola Vucevic for victory buzzer from downtown.
Kobe White’s passion for the game shows both on and off the field.
During his absence, White was constantly on the Bulls bench, cheering on his teammates. He also witnessed Chicago start the season 6-1, one of their best starts in recent memory.
The same drive and intensity showed in the two games he played and will certainly be there when he returns. Last year, White averaged a career-high 20.4 points per game, along with 4.5 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game.
Hopefully White will be back on Saturday when the Bulls play the Washington Wizards. Currently, the Bulls are 8-6.
2025-11-22 00:30:00







