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The Suns are front-runners to sign Bol Bol.
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@Germz249 should be saying this as the forum insider, but I don't think the Suns are going to waste a roster spot.
There is a reason. Something may be cooking
On a side note, I understand Bol Bol is really loved by the fans.
They will sign him to a multiyear deal. Watch. It's kinda like having a draft pick. Young player to develop.I’m really not sure about this. Does anyone really think he will be a useful playoff center for us?
since we can only sign him to minimum contract again next year he is not developmental.
maybe the goal is just to entertain the fans.
He’s bad on defense and boards.If all we're looking for is defense and boards I like it
He's a good shot blocker and averages about 10 boards per 36.He’s bad on defense and boards.
I was pretty drunk last night so disclaimer right off the bat some of the discussion might not be exactly as how I say or really the whole event may not have even happened at all. I was at a dinner meeting last night with high ranking officials within the organization at Applebees. The topic was brought up a few times over the nacho appetizers.
I know its split between the fan base but I can say there are very serious talks. Talks are not about the pay but more about playing. Its about playing time and role on the team.
With Bol Bol playing some center, do you think this might allow the Suns to give Ayton some minutes at power forward?
I could also see the roles reversed.
Please ignore the hissing and booing in the background.
Man… Al should unretire for one more year!I have to wonder what nickname Al McCoy would have given Bol Bol? If only Al could have held on for another year.![]()
He's a good shot blocker and averages about 10 boards per 36.
He also had some good advanced stats on defense last year as well.
Ranked #8 in the league in block percentage and #17 in defensive rebound percentage.
I disagree with your assessment.I think per 36 is misleading, even so, his per 36 ranks him outside the top 90 in rebounding.
I also think blocks are an overrated stat. Chasing around ball handlers hoping to get a block is bad defense, when I see his blocks that is mostly how they've come, weak side help. Meanwhile he gets bullied down low.
I don't hate the signing, it is a flyer on a young guy, we should make these kinds of gambles, but I also think we're going to discover why he's been dumped twice already.
He just kinda sucks.
The man blocks 5.5% of all 2 point attempts while he's on the floor. I fail to see how that isn't valuable. Statistically he is an overall average or so player while having poor offensive stats. This highly suggests that he is actually quite a good defender.I think per 36 is misleading, even so, his per 36 ranks him outside the top 90 in rebounding.
I also think blocks are an overrated stat. Chasing around ball handlers hoping to get a block is bad defense, when I see his blocks that is mostly how they've come, weak side help. Meanwhile he gets bullied down low.
I don't hate the signing, it is a flyer on a young guy, we should make these kinds of gambles, but I also think we're going to discover why he's been dumped twice already.
He just kinda sucks.
Boo hiss.
Give up on this idea please.
Ayton isn't a power forward, he has never been a power forward, he will never be a power forward, everything in his skill set is better suited at the 5.
I disagree with your assessment.
The man blocks 5.5% of all 2 point attempts while he's on the floor. I fail to see how that isn't valuable. Statistically he is an overall average or so player while having poor offensive stats. This highly suggests that he is actually quite a good defender.