Wizards “Jordan Poole called Bilal Coulibali” Extremely elite defender “

The Washington Vizards On Monday night, the sixth game was abolished on Monday night, and the best part is that one of their young construction blocks is the main catalyst. Bilal Coulibali had one of his better performances Seasons in Washington (10-47) 107-99 Win Povert Brooklyn Network, Scoring 20 points (7-14 Fg, 3-4 3 Pt) with five rebounds, two assists, and one steals for 30 minutes.

Jordan Poole cannot be proud of the 20-year-old.

“Yes, I’m a big fan of BC, I think everyone knows that. Only his growth during his two years,” the former NBA champion with Air Green after the game. “He is an extremely elite defender and always at the best player, which makes it more impressive to see how long it is on the offensive end. He still learns and realizes what is a smart player, so it starts to be a little read the game differently. “

“Extremely elite” is great praise, but it is justified in relation to where the coulibalia is on in career. The fact that the second year’s guard already contains the best dangerous dangers of the NBA at nights suggests future prosperity. For example, he is held Trae Young up to 16 points (5-28 FG) with 10 4-match turns, Jaison Tatum at 16 points (7-20 FG) in three, and Steph Curri at 17 (7-18 Fg) in two, via NBA Advanced Statistics .

What still rose against the networks (21-36), was the coulibali’s offense. The French international led the team in an attempt and three points, which is significant considering that he struggled to achieve consistently in this season. The first three attempts made deep in the first quarter and also made a driving room with 3:12 left in the game to lead 98-97 to the wizards, that he never gave up.

“It is good to see him to be aggressive and continued to build his self-confidence,” Poole continued. “I think when there’s the right guys and the right group, we also bribed confidence in it. We need to be aggressive, procure shots, stops and make plays for us if we want to be a good team.”

Coulibalislistariguing 12.3 points to 41.6 percent shooting (27.4-percent 3 pt) this season, which does not jump from the page, especially because 43.5 percent (34.6 percent 3 pt) as a novice shot . However, it will be intimidating opponents if he constantly achieves goal as Monday while maintaining his defense excellence.

The Chief Coach in Washington Brian Keefe said before the game that although he wants coulibalisi especially focuses on defense, he appreciates when young people are ordered and in function. It is ironic that in the total choice of 2023 no. 7 After commenting with one of his most aggressive shootings in the season.

Keefe attributed to the coulibali to be good to play in the natural flow of the crime.

“Some of her just made the right ones. Early in the game, we went out and they put two on the ball and just moved him,” he explained after the competition. “There are several open shots and we always wanted to be an aggressive attack. He had two good finishes in the fourth. He was a creator for us and I liked it tonight. He got some barren trouble He’s still back. Really well. “

Indeed, the coulibali ended up with five offenses and four enters the fourth quarter. The smaller player may have seen in the head in this regard, but 6-foot-8, 195-pounder remained a course.

When talking about the rest of the course …

Marcus Smart Applaudents young wizards for “Bonding with her”

While the main priority of Washington develops young talent, veterans needed to lead him. Marcus Smart comes there.

Wizards gained former defensive players of the year from Memphis Grizzlies in trust from 18. February and it’s already impressed by young cores.

“Just the companions they have,” he said wisely about what he stands out. “We have a lot of young guys doing things that are not used to. They put in situations really early. Frustrating because things don’t go to the way you would like you and played like a competitor, but they are held . “

“That’s all you can ask for and I like to see,” he continued. “That’s what this team makes it great. They are currently making progress and continue to work and become better.”

Smart’s energy and physicality is already helping. 30-year-old did a statue-up After filling the charge at Watford Trendon with Left of 3:30, which came to the home crowds and led to Caulibalia to give wizards of water.

SMART also led a 10-point bench (4-6 fg, 0-1 3 pt) while added one leap, two assists and theft in 22 minutes. Looking at Scrappy and enthusiastic veteran contribution at both ends can only know good things for young people going forward.

Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Date Home with Blazers Portland Trail Blazers, which will be Former Wizard Danny Avdia First, return to the capital of those arena, because the team was traded for Pick (Bub Carrington) and Malcolm Brogdon this last summer.