The Far-Reaching Talents of Bol Bol - Player Breakdown / Scouting Reel

Things were different on November 16th, 1999. The NBA was still in the early steps of the post-Jordan era. Mambo #5 was the most popular song in America. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s End of Days was soaring to unseen cinematic heights. It was also the day that Bol Bol was born in the South Sudan to his legendary father, Manute.
Bol is a mild-natured, 7-foot-2 and 235-pound center with soft hands and a gracefulness that surprises everyone who watches him. He first came onto our radar in 2012, when a mixtape of a paper thin 6’5” seventh grader that could shoot threes and handle the ball went viral. A few years later, coming off a truncated single year of college ball at Oregon, he enters the NBA Draft. That means we need to talk about his tall ass.
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[@ThePlainPro]

Please do a rj breakdown for myself and other broken-hearted knicks fans

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I love Knicks fans

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[@CodeineAbdulJabbar]

That’s gonna be NOLA’s pick mark my words. RJ & Zion are staying together. AD is a Knick congratulations

[@zylbr3981]

Mason Edwards dumbest thing ive read ever

[@chrishansen8119]

@@zylbr3981 Its not that far-fetched. Knicks could trade their 3rd pick and maybe Knox/Robinson for AD. Pick up Kyrie and KD in FA

[@romi3735]

The team who picks him must have massive Bols

[@roberttallafer2299]

Romaan Ansari You mean the Bulls?

[@cr7suarez256]

Pistons gonna get him

[@michaelmalley78]

I will go on record now and say Bol Bol will have a long and productive carreer. Genetics.. his father played 17 years basically injury free because of their line of giants. He isn't as big as his father however he is much much better than his dad skill wise.

[@lilsushi5182]

Lol

[@joshs7959]

As opposed to minute bols? 😉

[@GJ-dv8uq]

Bol is genuinely my favourite hooper in the world. hope he goes wild in the league

[@jamesmirtil2214]

GJ me too

[@treybrown7467]

looks like it might happen

[@Sabo-Metrics]

After watching Bol a few games in college, I was convinced he is special. He is not just another tall skinny player. His offensive skill set is superior to most of his peers, and his wingspan allows him to get away with things I haven't seen other players do. It will probably come down to heart, and who knows about that. But I've got the feeling he will get A LOT better in his first few years in the NBA.

[@jokes881]

2021= 2.2 ppg 0.8 reb 0.3 blks LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@jokes881]

aaaaaand........nope

[@airalert33]

Aged like a fine milk

[@christianwelch1535]

He’s back! He’s back! By God he’s back!

[@MisterXdotcom]

Oh no now he's back!

[@nunyadamnbidness2531]

Bol seems very coachable. I watched him play in highschool and i had no idea he was even going to be that effective in college or that he had guard skills. This is a gamble i would take!

[@Some_One_456]

*Great video

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[@naru3k]

Ah a man of culture

[@lifeless2929]

hey again

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#HentaiHavenFam

[@Some_One_456]

Bekkah *Hi

[@grandpa203]

Yeah I rather see this man go to ATL rather than the Wizards or MIN. ATL has a good thing going and I can see them bringning Bol bol along slowly. You add in a upcoming PG in Trae young and that's a recipe for sucess

[@talaf6616]

I needed this upload man, perfect timing

[@KidTonyGaming]

I'mma simple man, i see a Dime Drop notification, and i click. Even at 10:42 while I'm crying my eyes out cause the Raptors blew game 1 💜💜

[@therosethatgrewfromtheconc5735]

game 2 worse

[@therosethatgrewfromtheconc5735]

game 2 worse

[@KidTonyGaming]

@@therosethatgrewfromtheconc5735 I stopped watching after that horrible 1st half.

[@mw10prestige]

Game 3 too

[@KidTonyGaming]

@@mw10prestige stay in the present bud

[@5bluesharks]

Still the most dope youtuber covering NBA draft prospects.

[@leavonfletcher4197]

I believe the Hawks would be a good option for him. They seem to be comitted to player development, there isnt a ton of expectations for him, so he could be brought along slowly, plus they have two lottery picks. Their biggest need is a defensive wing, once again, lowering the expectations for him. I cannot say what the fan base wants, but with 2 top 10 picks, it seems like you could tske a chance on him as a opposed to taking someone like, say, Jaxon Hayes, who is an athletic, bouncy shot blocking 5 but is very limited offensively. Also, those navicular fractures scare the bejimminies out of me. He is a conundrum but that is my best guess. I guess it all depends on who falls in love with him.

[@Mossylemur]

Leavon Fletcher they already have a power foward for the future in John Collins and I don’t think bol bol is strong often to play center. It would be best for a team to play him at power forward like what the Knick did with kristaps porzings

[@leavonfletcher4197]

@@Mossylemur Excellent point. Also, they have plenty of offensive players. They need a rim protector at the 5. I was just trying to think of a good landing spot for him.

[@chrishansen8119]

@@leavonfletcher4197 Thats why I think they pick up Hayes with the 10th pick. His defense is exactly what that team needs at the 5. Plus Trae could always use another lob target

[@ABAO322]

Sam Fisher the thing is even though Bol Bol is very mobile for his size he’s still not mobile enough to keep with players like draymond to play at power forward and even kristaps is probably at his best at center.

[@bingram5645]

@@Mossylemur Small Forward

[@benjaminfudal4022]

Hawks at 10 and Celtics at 14 are pretty good landing spots for him IMO

[@fergusthefungus4875]

he would fit so perfectly on the hawks

[@whizkid5382]

I'd love to see him I Boston. I think they do the best at getting young players to produce

[@lucasnogueira1137]

He wouldnt get any minutes in Boston i want to see him go to a legit bottom 10 team in the league that is desperate for a Young player to Breakout

[@shoot210]

Lucas Nogueira He would have an opportunity to have plenty of minutes in Boston. They lack reliable bigs outside of Horford

[@lucasnogueira1137]

@@shoot210 yea but they have a pretty set rotation w/ 1 big on the court either horford or baynes who are both defense + rebounding the opposite to BOL

[@MrAmillz88]

Little brother instrumental...yes lawd

[@hernanromer5277]

My guy, you are by far my favorite nba content creator, inject this shit right into my veins.

[@Nerd_Sesh]

Could you make a video on Darius Garland? I feel like he’s getting lost as people keep calling this a “3 man draft”, but I feel like his skills are way more translatable than Barrett’s. He’s in the mold of a lot of the score first PGS in the league rn and I just see so much more upside in him than a Culver or Hunter. I know the tape is limited but I’d be interested in your thoughts

[@joshuaburgos3450]

If bol goes up to 255-265 and gains some shaq type muscle combined with his sleight of hand and great ball skills he could easily become a franchise big man

[@GregoryFord98]

I like the Porzingas compariason (and the Mo Bamba one, but l hadn't considered Kristaps and that fits so well). I was also thinking; Joel Embiid, Thon Maker, Chris Bosh, Inspector Gadget, and Hasheem Thabeet I disagree with the Boban comparison, although the same height, Boban is 100lbs heavier and a physical pressence in the paint. Bol was never that from what l saw with his stint at Oregan, players liked attacking. This is also why l don't really like the Gobert comparison either, bc although they share much of the same measurements, Gobert has more heart, at least defensively. And l feel like you touched on that. Awesome video! Love your content

[@homiz96]

This man always comes out of no where to make my month

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Dime drop is hand down the best!

[@rossjn9885]

Great video. Atlanta Hawks are the right fit. The head coach is known for his player development, especially of big men. He can develop at his own pace while still getting consistent playing time.

[@ryujin407]

Holy shit the dime guy was right people like him were reluctant to take a chance and also he is in a pretty good situation in Denver .

[@thedimedrop8153]

DIME GUY

[@malualmamer3852]

My OG is back man. I'm crying tears of joy, and todays my last day of school today.

[@theshoemanstream2347]

Been waiting for this video since seeing his 3pt percentage

[@tommcneill6292]

You make the best basketball videos on KZbin. Don’t stop.

[@ydndelly6328]

Been Waiting For This Video For Lord Knows How Long ! Bol Bol Is My Favorite Player In This Draft & Has The Potential To Be A Taller KD 💯 You Heard It Here First

[@thedimedrop8153]

Dunno about KD lol

[@ydndelly6328]

@@thedimedrop8153 With His Ball Handling Potential & Overall Skillset , You Have To Consider It. Look At Where The League Is Going. More & More Big Guys Are Implementing Handles Into Their Game To Go Along With Outside Shooting & Playmaking. If Bol Adds More Strength & Start Playing Anything Close To A KD , The League Will Be In Serious Trouble !

[@ydndelly6328]

@Brandon Smith Solid Starter ? Are You Kidding Me 🤣

[@itsCodman]

Best draft videos on the internet. Keep it up man

[@mr.robertdobalina9199]

I’d love to see a Garland break down. He’s also somewhat unknown due to injury, but he looks like he could be a good player.

[@tristankumar803]

dude has talent and will be gifted in the NBA! he will grow into his frame, Mark these words!

[@flawdajit100]

Was looking forward to this since it was on the community tab 👍

[@casualviewer1006]

You deserve more subscribers with the amount of effort you put into each video

[@cuddlemegently]

Great to have you back.

[@larx5931]

How can you be sceptical about this guy? He is clearly going to be a great asset in any team

[@jokes881]

2021= 2.2 ppg 0.8 reb 0.3 blks LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@larx5931]

@@jokes881 The nuggets are stacked with talent. If you judge players based on their rookie season stats then you might as well call players like Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant trash.

[@kohul214]

He is really coordinated and can put the ball on the floor for being 7'2 and that long. He going to struggle with his weight like his dad but I have no doubt he will be an effective player in the league on both ends. LAKERS cmon now

[@quincyd642]

THANK GOD YOURE BACK I MISSED YOU SOOOOOO MUCHHH

[@jonnyrogers1581]

Yes!! I’ve been waiting for these this season, so good!

[@noneliketrey]

i say the hawks take a risk and draft him at 10. He is a high risk high reward player and they already have two first round draft picks.

[@justinbattle7773]

And we have a great development staff

[@Mossylemur]

Justin 3lack no y’all do not and bol bol should be much higher then the 10th pick

[@justinbattle7773]

@@Mossylemur Trae Young and Kevin Huerter were great, and were given the opportunity to grow. John Collins, Alex Len, Dewayne Dedmon, etc all had career years. And we've turned guys like DeAndre Bembry into competent NBA players. Keep sleeping

[@wesbesttreacts4515]

John Blackshear if I was the lakers I would draft him

[@Mossylemur]

@@wesbesttreacts4515 I wouldn't want such a great talent going to a shitty ran organization like the lakers or knicks

[@1survivor566]

Bol could be special. It's so rare to see a guy that big with guard skill set and fluid mobility at that age. My two concerns with him... 1) Health. Obviously. Stress fractures in the feet of big men are serious injuries. 2) Work ethic. Sometimes I watch him and I question how badly he wants to be good. Sometimes he just doesn't show an effort on defense... doesn't hustle back, doesn't contest, doesn't help, doesn't box out. He also needs to work on certain basketball fundamentals. Things like improving his shot selection and being a better screener. But man... If he stays healthy and shows that he does have a strong work ethic... look out.

[@SonofChristen]

Great video as always!

[@On5000]

Lol i was just talking to my friend about your videos today. Boom... new vid and I’m happy.

[@thedimedrop8153]

I was just talking today about how much I appreciate people that are nice

[@KDUB1970]

Nuggets fan here, back again to see how this vid of Bol Bol matured. Would love your Then/Now reaction to his G League highlights, fit w/DEN, projection in a potential lineup of Murray/Harris/MPJ/Bol/Jokic.

[@ICEEKICKS]

I think Bol will be just fine and I think people as in NBA execs need to consider him at the higher picks

[@jdizzlesbbq7593]

Always a good day when you see a dime drop vid poppin up

[@theproducer716]

Welcome back dropper of the dimes.

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You're the best in the game Dime!! I hope this gives you confidence and contentment!! Keep working hard and trusting your instincts brotha

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Ha, you’re very nice buddy, thank you

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Thank you for blessing us with another great video. You’re the best.

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thank you hobogotmojo

[@rashb3994]

Tremendous attention to detail on this breakdown.

[@damonmd3]

Best analysis on KZbin

[@andosland9459]

Great Video as always. I appreciate your music choice, gotta love Little Brother!

[@TheBigBruvv]

The goat has returned

[@nukesnipa1]

This channel going to blow up

[@TheTEN24]

I think if you’re the Hawks you have to take a shot on this guy at 10. Worth the risk to pair him with Collins

[@ctrlaltcreate3827]

This is gonna be the guy that in 10 years everyone will question how he didn’t go top 3 I can just feel it

[@isaiahgideon1741]

whos here after he got drafted 44th in the draft??? Denver with another steal

[@jokes881]

2021= 2.2 ppg 0.8 reb 0.3 blks LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@josiahgarza8540]

This channel is so good just post more often

[@flyersboy01]

Please do one for matisse thybulle. I think my sixers should pick him up but people have him mocked going before the 24th and some people have him going in the second round. please do one on him and cam johnson, grant williams, ty jerome, and tyler herro although idt herro will be there at 24 but anything can happen on draft night

[@grifffourn8200]

Maybe I'm way off, but I think in the right system, Bol Bol could play more on the perimeter on offence, and then anchor a zone down low on defense. I'd say his ideal landing spot in range of where I've seen him in mock drafts is Miami, or slipping all the way to San Antonio at 19.

[@wafflesofjustice]

your channel is so slept on. keep it up

[@rickw1686]

Yesssss it's that time of year

[@firemanbray8938]

Best work so far! Great video man, excited to see what else you bring for the draft.

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Love the vids. Please keep em coming

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[@daniellee8705]

ah yes the best part of the upcoming draft more dime drop vids!

[@ZeroG4S]

Love your videos, man. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@trevorcunningham8687]

Knicks need him now! Yesterday!

[@brandonromero5279]

I wish you posted more. I love your content

[@williamhilton6270]

Hell yes! Been feening for some DD. Got my fingers crossed for either a Cam Reddish or Sekou breakdown.

[@JinjaOnHere]

This channel is so good bro

[@KofieWhy]

Great channel

[@maxwellhammond1078]

I saw a mock draft today that Bol Bol to the Suns at sixth overall. Seriously

[@swimjohnson]

Cleanest intro on KZbin ❌🧢

[@SonOfShadow8657]

I LOVE YOU DIME DROP

[@aidanchang-lee118]

I first watched this video about a month to this day, and god I was waiting for Bol to go before the third commercial break and it was just agonizing to watch him sit there...time to prove 'em wrong I guess

[@nanditocoolito]

Oh shit , it’s that time for new Dime drop videos

[@JeffreySushi]

As a Knicks fan, there is potential that we may trade down, so these videos will be extremely helpful. Thanks for the good content!

[@mruso2]

My favorite podcast

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Yea i like your style, the voices and the aesthetic/retro vibes

[@thedimedrop8153]

I like YOUR style

[@cameronbowman8372]

1:02 just had me dying. Awesome video as usual bro. Bol Bol to the Kyrie-less Celtics at 14th overall.

[@mattice5971]

I live for these videos

[@DVDWade3]

Coming from the future, he's good a pretty good meme about him now, so that's solid

[@Mossylemur]

I believe bol have such huge upside that if k don’t haves top 3 pick I would take him cause of how hard it is to find people over 7 foot that has that much athleticism and offensive talent at this young of age. I would not take him over someone like Zion but maybe over rj Barrett or cam reddish

[@chykomoney1085]

All he needs is strength just like AD was at Kentucky

[@dddiop]

Damn, my boy DeSagana gets a second to shine but you spell him name wrong?! But that's cool, wasn't aware he was such a good standing reach all-time.

[@thedimedrop8153]

my apologies

[@dddiop]

@@thedimedrop8153 All good, he's irrelevant as they come.

[@artart9594]

Draft time coming around which means more vids from you!!!!!

[@davidfuqua4327]

A Carsen Edwards video would be the fastest click of my life

[@thedimedrop8153]

I dunno, I've seen you click

[@FrostyyAstro]

Good God, your videos are so good

[@justdonttrytolive2387]

I can’t wait for bol get drafted

[@RawHebrewRemnant]

Excellent analysis of an intriguing player. What it basically comes down to is, does he have a deep desire to be the best? To get every ounce of ability out if himself? Or will pop ish so that he gets paid, float around the league a few years and be out? Front office people really need deep due diligence on this one. He can either become better than KP or worse than his father. We'll see.

[@ing4gi]

Ralph Sampson is a good example. I feel like Bol Bol will play good the first few years, but his career will end due to injuries.

[@poppajay4968]

Never doubt the worm!

[@emmanuelyakubu6727]

Yes 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥your back , please do a breakdown on Coby white , cam reddish or Rui hachimura

[@johnjohnson6311]

More draft videos man! Would love to see you do one on Sekou Doumbouya. I’m not sure what to think of him since he hasn’t been productive internationally, but he’s gathering comparisons to Pascal Siakam.

[@matthicks2013]

Bruh, i ain't ever been this early.

[@merlincalo6877]

Very intrigued by his skill for a big. I have a lot of question marks though & it just feels a little risky. I can see him going in the late teens, IMO. Him then Sekou I think have one of the highest risk rewards in the draft.

[@feedingcarry3369]

Great analysis. Subbed.

[@jeffcompton6804]

Nice video. So how do you feel about him going to the Nuggets? I do like the pairing but He won't have a choice in Denver. Improve or pick splinters out his butt all season. Lol

[@Ancient_Road]

Bol bol #7 to the Chicago bols

[@Ancient_Road]

One thing that Porzingis did coming in the league that instantly transferred to his rookie season was the put back dunks, that was his bread and butter before the NBA and during his rookie season, don't see Bol attacking the offensive glass with the same aggression

[@ubadman1]

Im curious on the zion and morant videos. Not sold on zion but cant wait to see morant in the nba

[@bobbib5779]

I agree also great player breakdown . i wish you could have went into a little more depth about the injury only because i didnt know enough about it myself =)