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The Curious Case of Thon Maker

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In 2014, YouTube introduced the world to a 7'+ teenager that played basketball as if he were not of this planet. His name was Thon Maker, and he is currently on the precipice of going in the first round of the NBA Draft.

In a basketball universe where jacks-of-all-trades are becoming the desired norm for front court players, Maker became the king of basketball mixtapes almost immediately thanks to his tenacious dunks, thunderous blocks, and seemingly-limitless shooting range. Then, a little under a year ago, Maker had his break-the-internet moment at the Las Vegas Fab 48 showcase: The sports world watched in shock as this Sudanese leviathan revealed he had ankle-breaking handles to match his freakish build.