The name of Cheick Diallo elicited a lot of different responses during my five days in Las Vegas. Early on, I heard remarks ranging from questionable to downright bust descriptions, but as the tournament progressed, a number of the naysayers became believers and with very good reason.
In 117 minutes, Diallo rates statistically as one of the strongest performing big men in the 2016 Summer League tournament. He has emerged as a fantastic rebounder and strong shot blocker while possessing a highly efficient offensive game. He knows his role and has normally stayed within these boundaries.