Don't look now but Bol Bol has dramatically improved his stock on the Phoenix Suns bench. Follow Vonsanity on Social Media Twitter: Gabe- / gabeguerrero03 Email- thevalleypodcast20@gmail.com
Bol bol WITH the ball has always been good. Thats never been question. His issue has always been effort when the ball ISNT in his hand. Which on this team will be OFTEN. Eubanks is going to set screens, is going to hustle on closeouts everytime, is boxing out with max effort on every board. Bol bol isnt doing that. On a team with KD, booker, and beal, you need THAT. I dont need baby KD on a team that literally already has KD.
As a Spurs fan I was excited when I heard that the Spurs are interested in Bol Bol. I’m all for the 7 plus foot freak show that Wemby and Bol Bol would present 😂
At the very least he picks the energy up and should be used as the spark off thr bench . I would just once like to see a lineup of Nurk, KD at the 4, Bol at the 3, Beal and Book, especially since he is looking confident with the 3.
He was definitely a fan favorite when he was here in Orlando. He did the same thing here, bringing a huge spark to the team when he came off the bench. His biggest negative is when he received a hard pass he sometimes couldn't handle it. One too many fumbles and he wasn't inserted into the lineup anymore. I hope he's improved that part of his game. I was sorry to see him go.
I think his dad instilled that ability not to give up in him. He’s been through a lot of what seems to be rejection. Now it’s his turn I’m happy for him.
Bol Bol as a forward could be good. It feels like he found the team he can finally bring in his bag with more impact. Wishing this talented still pretty young man a long and healthy career so we get to some nice ones from him.
Bol and KD on the floor together will be a serious problem - can you imagine the wingspan coverage??? Then put with Book and Beal out there and that will be the super team I always knew they had on their hands once they picked Bol up. I guess they were just developing him. But yeah, let bro have his minutes - he has enough vets around him now.
Ok Ik we lost but this facts bol had the second most points off the bench and had more points then 3 starters. So maybe Frank’s gonna have bol starting at one point
I hadn't been watching any Suns games, cause I heard they weren't playing Bol. Last season, the Magic played the role of 'the other team I watched'. I strictly watched to see Bol Bol play (him, and also Terrence Ross). He was genuinely good, Rough around the edges sure, but good. He fell off a little as the season pressed on, something i noticed for players coming into a lot more playing time. But I thought, no biggy right? He'll be better next season. But then the Magic let him go. It was dis-heartening at first, but at the same time not so much, cause Orlando is Limbo for Big Men. After that I thought, great! The Suns have signed him, KD could tutor him. Help him get over the hump, like Moses Malone did for Charles Barkley back in the day. Then he didn't get any minutes. Sheesh. Glad to hear that's finally turned around. Maybe now I'll tune into some games.
Good video. The speed that NBA executives give up on some of these top picks is amazing. The fact that SGA and Halliburton are no longer on the teams that drafted them is insane. Two of the best young players in the league!
🤦🏿♂️What's insane is the way you intentionally skip past the context of those trades. Two of the worst exemples that you could have used. Kings needed to pick between Fox and Haliburton. SGA traded for freaking PAUL GEORGE. If logical = insane, then you're right.
Bol Bol is the truth he got a lot to show and proved and he can do it all he needs is the opportunity. Just let the man get on the floor and play through mistakes and everything he can play . He proved it when he was with the magic. The fans was going crazy loving him Same thing and more will happen in Phoenix. Just let the man play It's About Time. Such a great talent teams letting go to waste
I want Bol Bol to be great so bad, imagine a league IN THE WEST you got victor on the spurs Chet in the thunders BOL im the suns all fighting for a chip OMGGG. Bruh the convo the games the matchups I NEED IT😂😂😂
We fell for the same thing when he was on the magic. He's so fun to watch but just not destined for the nba and it has nothing to do with skill level. Love me some Bol but you need to be more then just a good skill player to be in the league. Good luck to him.
If Bol Bol ever gets some Bball IQ man, that suns team could be tough. Bol Bol being able to block 2-3 shots a game, grab a rebound and take it up the court and spacing the floor for KD, Beal and Book. I just don't see it though hes had so many opportunities to get it and just cant seem to get it.
Yo I was saying that when Bol was in Denver. Play him at the 3. He started one game against the Nets and got smoked by KD. I seen Bol practice as a Nuggets season ticket holder. Do some amazing stuff. Wish it worked out in Denver.
Been waiting to see bolbol having the opportunity to show the world what he can do. Sadly nba politics and non believers that a big man can play just like a little guy but capable of much more possibilities. Wemby showcasing is the answer for bolbol.
If this was 2k I’d agree with this SF talk. Put ‘em at the 4 and make him a stretch 5. It’s only two big men that push people around and that’s Embid and Joker.
What you said 💯 He would be the craziest wing player ever because of his length ⏸️ and all around skill set. As far as defending quicker players he has the ability for recovery blocks once they think they've blown by (Andrei Kirilenko) like 🏀 Reps and muscle memory is all that's required ❤️💪💯
I agree! They need to keep him at small forward, and leave the kid alone. Frizdale, don't know anything. And Vogel is a joke. He's not a power forward. This kid is talented
You don't have to put him on a wing defensively. You could just have a stout role-man, (preferably with vision) and play a 4 out style offense, but I like Bol as a roller, just not an off ball screener. His catch radius is a seriously scary weapon that moves opposing defenses and makes the game easier for the guards. But also if KD were to set back screens for Bol Bol, he'd probably get a lot of open looks at the 3-pt line bc Bol Bol might take two guys with him. If you then ran dho with anyone that could pick you'd get even more opportunities.
Man had 2 good games and now people are acting like he’s a star. Guy still can’t defend, gets bodied on the block, and gets our rebounded by people 10 inches shorter than him
bol has some of the most delusional fans I have ever come across. they are so delusional they claim the nba is trying to prevent him from being a star.😂
Man he needs to hit the weight room. I’m assuming he’s already doing that but maybe he needs to lift heavier and eat more so he can get stronger to be able to be a 4 or 5. But I think he’d want to be a 3 or wing player. That’ll benefit him as well
Its a tough league. There is no room for player development and teams want finished products off the draft. Every team is hoping for LeBron who is championship material from high school. That sucks for Bol. He will just have to earn every minute. Hopefully he doesn't get shipped off to Asia.
No he needs to play 5. He stops bigs, and well. He clogs the paint. You need guards coming to him, under the hoop not the other way around. He clogs the paint for 1-5. You immediately cancel his defensive ability and benefit on the court otherwise. Wemby doesn’t play the 4 because he’s skinny. He’s a massive asset to the team and needs to be the backup 5 to clog the paint and provide an open floor offensively as a threat outside of big 3
Honestly, Bol Bol's popularity is based on his father's popularity when he visited. Bol is the underdog as was his father when he shot for 6 or 7 3-pointers. Bol has a long way to go to be fully impact the team. He needs about 60 more pounds to get good. I love the underdog and I love his humility and his play. But let's not say too much about his impact as of yet. Just love to see a good hungry humble player out there for sure.
KD just needs pass a little better honestly whole teams needs to. Kempton says it Suns pass lazy - we don't come to the pass and we just lob the ball. All the players do. So... that's probably one of the glaring issues. is our turnovers @@TheCatCouncil
Let's be real; Wemby and Chet have now shown that Bol can be a very capable player. Too many bad attitudes as to position playing kept him on the bench.
Bol Bol main issue is his inconsistency and lack of work ethic. He doesn’t have the mind set of Chet of Wemby, always pushing forward in order to become the their best version. He could have been unstoppable, but I think his windows opportunity is over.
he should thank Wemby and Shaq because he was forgotten....Biggs should form a movement and demand guards pass to them. Wemby is suffering boycott by jealous guards right now
I get that he’s raw and needs to build a bit more strength but come on! This kid can be a really good piece given minutes. He’s proven he can be productive in limited minutes on every team he’s played for so far.
bol bol father was a scrub compared to his son he is so much better his pops struggled to run up and down the court , could not catch and shoot at all he was basically a long body in the paint , so you just never know even if you have all the skills you stil have to have that love no matter who you are jordan use to say that his kids expected to have his success and they did not work hard like he did so there it is
Remember, he was with Denver for 3 years. So those playmaking Skills you see is probably from seeing Jokic play almost every damn day and took a few notes.
Bol didn’t just start playing like this he was playing like this in Orlando, so why the Suns we not playing him is beyond me. He’s better than pretty much everyone except the big three. I think he’s the fourth best player on the Suns team.
He looks lowkey a little skinnier than when he was on the magic though an that’s saying something considering how skinny he already is he needs to bulk up asap
Bol Bol is one of these players who needs to be told that when you get playing time - you have the green light/ go out there and play your game. You are gonna be given 18-22 mins a game. We are going to allow you 2 turnovers within those minutes. If you go over - we are pulling you.
He has a wow factor given the fact his height and skill but 2 keep it real he's just 2 much of a liability on offense & D.To long 2 dribble past quicker guards 2 fragile & weak 2 stop post play & rebounds
They don't wanna play bol bol becuz he only cares about scoring they don't want him to only look for the bucket for himself.....only thing I could think a coach is thinking
We all been asking for this. We all been saying let him play so he can develope. Why are we surprised? Everyone is talking about wemby and i think bol could be just as impactful
