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Tim Hardaway: I tell you this: I think Bol Bol has the same abilities as Victor Wembanyama. I think Bol just hasn’t had the opportunity to show it, for whatever reason. But I see the same athletic ability in Bol that Wemby has. I don’t know if it’s confidence. I don’t know if the team isn’t giving him confidence. I don’t know if people just aren’t giving him the ball. But I tell you this—I’m always in Bol Bol’s corner because I see the potential in him and what he can do. It’s just that I don’t think he’s been given the right opportunity to go out there and prove himself like Victor has. You look at Wemby—he’s 7’5”, shooting one-legged runners from beyond the three-point line. Bol can do that too.
PHNX Suns: Tyus Jones on Bol Bol: "Honestly, he's just playing lights out, shooting with confidence, making plays, being active on defense, blocking shots, protecting the rim....So he's been huge for us, and we're gonna continue to need that moving forward"
Duane Rankin: "When you playing with Book, Brad and Kev, they're usually worried about them. Sometimes I'll get lost. All it takes is one dribble, make easy plays. Not try and do too much." 7-footer get lost? Had to ask as Bol Bol talks about opportunities to score playing with Devin Booker, pic.x.com/RIexsDsL7t
Duane Rankin: "It's definitely frustrating when you think you can help, but it's part of the NBA, you still got to stay with it and stay with the grind no matter what you're going through, playing or not playing." Bol Bol on not playing early in the season as he's now starting. Coming off a pic.x.com/3rlLtFLLDu
Duane Rankin: "We have to seriously consider how we can keep him in the game." Mike Budenholzer when asked about Bol Bol minutes moving forward when Suns become whole. 2nd straight strong game. 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks. #Suns pic.x.com/8XjP9l3tqh
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Gerald Bourguet: Tyus Jones on Bol Bol's performance: "He affects the game in so many different ways, he's so unique. Uses his length extremely well, can shoot the 3, offensive rebounds, blocks, being active on defense....So just proud of him for staying ready for when his opportunity came." pic.x.com/8ahlcWI3zw
Gerald Bourguet: Mike Budenholzer confirms Devin Booker will warm up and they expect him to play, but he has to check that last box first. Grayson Allen has cleared concussion protocol but has shoulder soreness so they'll see how he feels. Bol Bol is available
Gerald Bourguet: The Suns have upgraded Devin Booker (left groin strain) and Bol Bol (left knee contusion) to questionable for tomorrow. Grayson Allen (concussion protocol) is probable. Royce O'Neale (left ankle sprain), Jusuf Nurkic (league suspension) and the three two-way guys are all out
Duane Rankin: Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer injury update: Royce O'Neale (ankle) didn't do anything in practice. Said imaging positive. Devin Booker (groin) and Grayson Allen (concussion protocol) participated in 5-on-5 Monday. Bol Bol (left knee contusion) didn't do live action #Suns
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Duane Rankin: "When key guys in your lineup are out, sometimes you got to change identity on your team on the fly." Kevin Durant on Suns XMas win w/o Devin Booker, Grayson Allen and Bol Bol. On Mama Durant in attendance: "It never gets old having your family and support system there." #Suns pic.x.com/E4f2nrOJF5
Duane Rankin: "It's professional sports. Nobody is going to feel sorry for us, especially the opposing team." Kevin Durant as Suns down Devin Booker, Grayson Allen and Bol Bol. On turnovers: "It's a little easier to control the ball when you're not fighting uphill in the 1st quarter." #Suns pic.x.com/bksuaumHPG
Gerald Bourguet: Suns list Devin Booker (left groin soreness) as out for tomorrow's game against the Pistons. Bol Bol (left knee contusion) is questionable, and Collin Gillespie (right ankle fracture) remains out
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