There's a ton to like about the Orlando Magic this season, starting with No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero — who has all the tools to be a superstar.
Let's not forget about Bol Bol, though, the 7-foot-2, 220-pound center who's averaged 6.2 minutes per game in his first three NBA seasons.
Bol has been in Denver averaging 2.7 points per in 53 games and he had an interesting offseason that saw him part of a voided trade to the Detroit Pistons, part of a trade that went through that sent him to the Boston Celtics and ultimately part of a three-team trade featuring the Celtics, San Antonio Spurs and Magic that brought him to Orlando. He became an unrestricted free agent in June after Orlando declined his qualifying offer, but he was then re-signed by the Magic on a two-year, $4.4M contract in July.
With a frontcourt that features Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr., Jonathan Iasac, Mo Bamba, Moritz Wagner, and Chuma Okeke, Bol may not get a ton of chance to show off his potential this season — especially as the Magic look to establish their young core.
With that said, the preseason has been Bol's time to shine, and he took advantage of it on Tuesday with nine points, nine rebounds, two steals, and a block in 20 minutes of playing time.
His highlights include blocking a Ja Morant alley-oop attempt as well as a silky smooth three from the corner.
Who needs Victor Wembanyama when you have Bol Bol? pic.twitter.com/S352RUJyCC
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) October 12, 2022
Perhaps this will finally be the season Bol lives up to his incredible frame.
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