Bill Simmons of The Ringer gave Donovan Clingan credit for his impact after he watched the Portland Trail Blazers center take down his favorite team, the Boston Celtics. Simmons is particularly impressed by Clingan's rim protection and ability to change the game with his size and skill.
"I think Clingan is terrific. I really like him as a big guy," Simmons said on The Bill Simmons Podcast. "I liked him in the draft. I thought both him and [Zach] Edey went maybe a couple of spots too late because where the league was going, I like these big guys that can rebound and defend the rim.