It is the last sign of respect.
Bol Bol made an NBA Bubble show, recording 16 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks in the Nuggets’ 89-82 exhibition victory over the Wizards on Wednesday. He hit two triples in the process, using his versatility to play various positions throughout the game.
The performance immediately triggered a “random” drug test for the 7-foot-2 rookie.
“I have been working very hard, especially since I got here in the bubble,” Bol told reporters after the game. “I was just trying not to be nervous, and then it all occurred to me.”
The son of former NBA center Manute Bol, Bol Bol was once considered one of the best prospects before the 2019 NBA Draft. However, left foot surgery derailed his Oregon season, leading him to the selection number 44.
Surgery has kept Bol on the sidelines throughout his rookie campaign so far. His outstanding performance on Wednesday was his NBA debut.
Nuggets coach Michael Malone hopes there will be more “random” drug test submissions.
“I can’t teach 7-[foot]-two. I can’t teach a 7-[foot]-9 wingspan, and I’m sure I can’t teach a really smooth touch to the NBA 3-point line, “Malone told reporters after the game.” So he will only get better as he gets stronger. “
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