Seriously? I think it looks awkward. His elbows seem to flare out. It's like a mix of Dante Exum (I have serious concerns about Exum's form) and Ronnie Brewer.
Joel Bolomboy HYPE THREAD
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Seriously? I think it looks awkward. His elbows seem to flare out. It's like a mix of Dante Exum (I have serious concerns about Exum's form) and Ronnie Brewer.
Yes, it's not the best form and he shoots it on the way down. It's much improved though from what I saw in SL, less of a hitch.
[video=youtube_share;PqkcKRDfkp4]https://youtu.be/PqkcKRDfkp4
14 points and 14 boards. Love the post up turn around drive to the hoop. Beautiful move ala Enes Kanter.
14 points and 14 boards. Love the post up turn around drive to the hoop. Beautiful move ala Enes Kanter.
https://www.sltrib.com/sports/5162621-155/utah-jazz-bolomboy-shows-what-he
This has been a learning season for Joel Bolomboy.
Indeed, the rookie power forward from Weber State has spent most of his time shuttling back and forth between the Utah Jazz and their D-League club, the Salt Lake City Stars. With the Jazz, Bolomboy's been mostly a student, the last man on the roster, someone who hasn't been counted on in actual games.
But the practice reps, the development, Bolomboy's been able to ply his trade with the Stars, and he's been one of their best players this year.
On Monday night, in Utah's matchup against the Golden State Warriors, Bolomboy was able to see rotation minutes for one of the first times all season. He responded well.
With the Jazz sitting Derrick Favors, Bolomboy received seven first-half minutes against the Warriors. He scored two points and grabbed three rebounds, pedestrian numbers by box score standards. But he certainly made an impact.
Bolomboy played excellent defensively. He finished the first half as a plus-9 in plus/minus, meaning the Jazz outscored the Warriors by nine points when he was on the floor. He punctuated his minutes with a rebound and vicious dunk. One of his most impressive plays was his ability to force Golden State star Stephen Curry into a miss in an isolation situation.
"For me, it's been about staying ready," Bolomboy told The Tribune three weeks ago. "I've wanted to be ready to contribute when my opportunity comes."
Bolomboy, as a second-round pick, knows that he wasn't going to see rotation minutes. At the same time, late in the season, the Jazz have wanted to give him a chance to play, just to see what he brings.
He showed athleticism. He showed the ability to defend. He showed a soft touch on his one 3-point attempt, which missed. Overall, the Jazz have to be encouraged by his progress.
"I think the Stars have helped me a lot," Bolomboy said. "They've helped me get comfortable, offensively and defensively."
This has been a learning season for Joel Bolomboy.
Indeed, the rookie power forward from Weber State has spent most of his time shuttling back and forth between the Utah Jazz and their D-League club, the Salt Lake City Stars. With the Jazz, Bolomboy's been mostly a student, the last man on the roster, someone who hasn't been counted on in actual games.
But the practice reps, the development, Bolomboy's been able to ply his trade with the Stars, and he's been one of their best players this year.
On Monday night, in Utah's matchup against the Golden State Warriors, Bolomboy was able to see rotation minutes for one of the first times all season. He responded well.
With the Jazz sitting Derrick Favors, Bolomboy received seven first-half minutes against the Warriors. He scored two points and grabbed three rebounds, pedestrian numbers by box score standards. But he certainly made an impact.
Bolomboy played excellent defensively. He finished the first half as a plus-9 in plus/minus, meaning the Jazz outscored the Warriors by nine points when he was on the floor. He punctuated his minutes with a rebound and vicious dunk. One of his most impressive plays was his ability to force Golden State star Stephen Curry into a miss in an isolation situation.
"For me, it's been about staying ready," Bolomboy told The Tribune three weeks ago. "I've wanted to be ready to contribute when my opportunity comes."
Bolomboy, as a second-round pick, knows that he wasn't going to see rotation minutes. At the same time, late in the season, the Jazz have wanted to give him a chance to play, just to see what he brings.
He showed athleticism. He showed the ability to defend. He showed a soft touch on his one 3-point attempt, which missed. Overall, the Jazz have to be encouraged by his progress.
"I think the Stars have helped me a lot," Bolomboy said. "They've helped me get comfortable, offensively and defensively."
Thee Jazz Fan
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I tried to watch him close tonight to see if he had potential as a defensive stopper. Hes quick and athletic, just has all the tools to be good on that end. He's still got so much to learn and Quin heads to coach him up some more. He seemed to be out of position at times. If he figures this out, I see potential for him as that second defensive stopper next to Gobert.
Tom Pitt
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damn this makes me miss DFaves when he could do those things.
addictionary
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It's not the size that matters -- it's how you use it.
Just keep telling yourself that.