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 Idiotic Minivan K
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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.
homeytennis
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I like it that he plays hard unlike an unnamed anonymous former first round pick from Kentucky.
Game6Conley
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I hope he's vastly improved next year, for his sake. If not he's easily replaceable, flying meatball types of bigs are more common than you'd think and there's IMO better specimins in this upcoming draft (that'll get drafted much higher than Bolomboy did, and are several years younger). The price is right tho, and there's no reason to judge him on this years play.. Ideally he shows more next year, and the year after, can't ask for anything more at his paygrade.
Game6Conley
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He's easily got the size to play the 4, thats not an issue.
Hes raw as ****, but you can see the skills. Time on the court will help. Time to let Withey go to Europe, and invest in Joel.
I just can't believe that 3pt% in the D-League translates. That 3pt shot looks so ugly. Plenty of players have shot great 3pt% on high volume from deep in the D-League and hasnt translated to the NBA. Chris Johnson and Elijah Millsap come to mind. Both shot pretty well from deep in the D-League. Elijah had a year where he shot 40% and over 120 shots in a D-League season.
Also wish Bolomboy didnt flub his combine measurements to inflate his vertical. Really interested as to what his true standing reach is.
Thee Idiotic Minivan K
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How'd he manage that?
Just dont reach as high as you can. IDK, a lot of guys did it last year. There is no way Bolomboy has that wingspan he has at 6'9 in shoes and has a 8'7.5'' standing reach, which is basically Gordon Hayward.