It’s not easy to gain the endorsement of an NBA icon, but forward Bol Bol of the Phoenix Suns did just that after supporting Phoenix in their difficult Western Conference playoff campaign. Following the Suns’ crucial victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Durant was all praise for his teammate.Durant added of Bol, who recently put up a 25-point, 14-rebound effort against the Houston Rockets, “He’s been more than I expected.” Bol had scored 11 points against the Lakers. “The foundation of [Bol’s] game is his intangibles, work ethic, IQ, and everything else that I didn’t really think about when it comes to him.”
Against the Lakers, Bol showcased several skills including putting the ball on the floor and attacking closeouts with ease. With a respectable jumper, Bol forces opposing teams to close out on him since he can hit the occasional three-ball.
The lanky forward, who has played for the Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets in the past, seems to have finally figured out head coach Frank Vogel’s rotation. Even though he didn’t play much during the season, he appears prepared to contribute significant minutes going future.
Bol was an intriguing addition to the Suns this past offseason. In his last three games, he has played 21.5 minutes and is averaging 15.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game on a 70.6% True Shooting percentage. The Suns have appreciated his length at the forward position.
As previously mentioned, Bol played his best game of the season against Houston, tallying 25 points and 14 rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench — serving as an integral part of Phoenix’s closing lineup.
