Bolomboy

[idiot]

There really isn't a clear demarcation between a lot of Ukrainians and Russians. Up until 20 years ago, they were the same country, essentially different state, with Russians moving there like someone in the United States might move to Texas. One day you wake up (in 1991) and Bam! you are now Ukrainian. It will take generations to sort out.

Yes, I know it's complex, though I'm not sure the Texas/US analogy is quite right (it may be taking the correct idea a little too far). Part of what nationalism does is strengthen boundaries that were previously quite squishy, so Joel has no doubt had to deal with some of these issues.

 

[idiot]

Interesting exercise:

Compare Bolomboy's summer league stats to Bradley's, bearing in mind that Bolomboy was/is 4 years older at each step of the process (you'll have to scroll down a bit to find the summer league stats).

One take-away: Bradley showed clear yearly improvement and has reached higher production levels than Bolomboy ever achieved, while Bolomboy regressed significantly in his second year compared to his first (I don't remember if there were injury issues).

However a counter to this narrative is preseason stats. Bolomboy did pretty well both preseasons with the Jazz, but especially his second. In that second pre-season he played 34 minutes, shot .733 from the field and .667 from 3, scored 32 points, had 16 rebounds and shot 6 out of 7 from the free throw line. He had a PER of 50 that preseason. (I'm sure this is why almost everyone, not just Thee, thought DL was an idiot in retaining Royce over him.)

 

[enchilada_style]

Bolomboy? Wish we could.

Here's a fun fact: Bolomboy was on our roster for one year and logged 53 minutes, at a cost of <$1M and occupying a roster spot that we turned into flexibility by waiving him. Bradley has been on our roster for two years and logged 65 minutes, at a cost of $3M and one roster spot presently occupied.

Tbh, I will die on Tony island if I have to. I think he will bring some value this season.