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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic once again dominated the game night against, this time against Orlando Magic. He scored 44 points and became the first player since Michael Jordan to score 30-plus points in the first 6 games of a season.

If Doncic manages to pull off the same performance in his next game, he can pass up on the Bulls’ legend. However, it was Orlando Magic’s 7’2 giant whose jaw-dropping performance left everyone in awe.

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Luka Doncic And Mavericks Win The Game, But Bol Bol Steals The Limelight

Bol Bol scored 16 points with 11 rebounds and 3 blocks. He was everywhere, he leaped and shot with ease. His deception tactics were on point. The way Bol Bol blocked Luka Doncic with just a forceful tap on the ball made Doncic angry. Doncic appeared to be frustrated and shouted, “Come on!” Meanwhile, Bol Bol has calmly moved on to his next conquest.

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Fans applauded Bol Bol for his terrific performance. They couldn’t stop complimenting the NBA giant. Others were wondering why the Nuggets, his former team, didn’t bring out this kind of performance from him.

 

Bol Bol hasn’t played a lot of games in the league due to his injuries. Orlando Magic acquired the player from Denver Nuggets. But they were forced to sideline him because he had to undergo right foot surgery. His comeback this season was questionable and fans waited with bated breath.

Orlando’s Magic Bol Bol starting to shine

Safe to say, Bol has not disappointed. In fact, he has proven to be a reliable and consistent player. Many believed that Magic’s first win against the Charlotte Hornets was due to Bol’s steady but dominant performance. His hiatus from the game seems like it didn’t even exist and the 7’2 ft giant is playing with the same energy, if not more.

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Jeff Weltman, team president of basketball operations, had said earlier that Bol had been “working diligently”. Hard work combined with rehabilitation has made his impact much stronger.

Bol Bol told that what has helped him is staying ready and being aggressive.

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Luka Doncic‘s milestone may have been eclipsed by this young player. With just a few games in, fans are excited to see what Bol Bol can offer. He will only be 23 years old, this month and Bol’s future looks bright.