Bol Bol, a center for the Phoenix Suns, has received unflinching support from the NBA community. His impressive first half performance against the Los Angeles Lakers has sparked a wave of love for the year old.
Bol torched the Lakers for 11 points on 5-6 shooting from the field through the first two quarters of their Sunday afternoon affair. The second-generation star could not miss, and showed a level of aggression that rubbed off on his teammates and got hoops heads going wild on social feeds.
This season, the support that Bol has received from the community throughout his ups and downs in the league was well-deserved.
Bol Bol lights up the scoreboard for the Suns
In the thirteen minutes he had in the first half, the son of former NBA great Manute Bol established a reputation for himself. He performed a clinic, showcasing a variety of challenging makes and impressive finishes.
The Oregon product finished with a feathery touch after using his size and strength to bully Lakers star LeBron James inside for a silky smooth three-pointer from the left corner.
Bol’s gutsy performance was praised by many, including Stunna, an X user who successfully silenced Bol’s detractors by dishing down the spectacular three-pointer against James:
Bol’s most impressive highlight was that got Lakers forward Rui Hachimura in the poster.
The South Sudanese-American center will look to continue his impactful play as the Suns strive for the win over the Lakers and distance over L.A in the Western Conference standings.
