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BSOTS 2018-19 Player Previews: Dragan Bender

Not every NBA player is a fire-breathing dragon.

The league is littered with successful players that don’t fit the mold of “aggressive” or “intense.”

The Suns have had several in recent memory. The Polish Pillow (Marcin Gortat) averaged a double-double working the pick and roll with Steve Nash. Boris Diaw earned nicknames like “Gordo” (linked to a weight clause in his contract and an affinity for pastries) and “Tea Time” (linked to the ease with which he plays the game... and an affinity for pastries). While the less than forceful nature of these players can cause some fans to yell, “Dunk the damn ball!