Portland Trail Blazers rookie Toumani Camara has made waves in his first 26 games of NBA action, proving himself a willing defender and apt student of the game. The 6’8 forward has earned significant playing time and 17 starts, signs of his impact and the confidence his coaches have in him.
Today Jason Quick of The Athletic posted a short biographical piece [subscription required] chronicling Camara’s rise from the 52nd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to regular rotation player in just two and a half months of action.