With what would be the NBA’s largest recorded wingspan at 7-foot-9, Mohamed Bamba is long enough to envelop the entire restricted area almost without taking a step. He is long enough to recover for blocks when perimeter players beat him off the dribble. He is long enough to block shots in mid-air rather than at their release points, reducing rotation distances and making it easier to defend without fouling. And he is long enough to diagnose plays late but still be in a position to affect the play.
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