In basketball, things have become very much about the unknowns. Sometimes, it’s guesswork in trying to figure out who the next big draft selection will be or the uncut gem in free agency.
Pundits and fans alike want to be at the forefront of the next big thing, the diamond in the rough who just hasn’t gotten a chance in the spotlight. More playing time equals more production — all that’s needed is opportunity.
Enter Bol Bol, the 7-foot-2 forward, the Pistons acquired in a trade this week. Bol, 22, comes pre-packaged with his own social media following, a fan base that proclaims him to be the next big thing.