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Giorgi B. Is Having A Fairy Tale Year

The big diesel Georgian (country) has blasted into college with a fairy tale flair. Whether he’s been teaching the press how to salsa, divulging the incredible story of his mother’s sacrifice to save a family back home in Georgia or burying opponents with an array of post moves far beyond his years, Giorgi Bezhanishvili has been a revelation.

Once a game Giorgi does something you’ve never seen before. Whether he’s doing an Irish jig while guarding the inbounds pass, massaging the shoulders of an opponent because he needs to “relax” or shaking hands with his imaginary friends after hitting a free throw following a flagrant, Giorgi is an electrifying watch.