Gilbert Arenas predicts disappointment for Bol Bol in Suns: 'Pretty girl with bad attitude' / News - Basketnews.com

Gilbert Arenas says that Bol Bol has an unstoppable talent, but he ain't using it. This statement clashes with Tim Hardaway Sr.'s take on Bol Bol's NBA potential.

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This offseason, Bol Bol managed to secure a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns after displaying decent stats last campaign, averaging 9.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in 33 starts during the regular season. However, not everyone is convinced of his potential, including three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas.

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During a recent episode of "Gil's Arena," when asked about Bol Bol's prospects in Phoenix, Arenas expressed his doubts, expecting disappointment from the former Orlando Magic center.

He compared Bol Bol to a beautiful girl with a bad attitude.

"The same thing he brings to every other team -- disappointment. Unstoppable talent, but he ain't using it," Arenas responded on what he anticipates from the 23-year-old's stint with the Suns. "Have you ever seen a really beautiful girl? She's beautiful, got a bad attitude, right? She's not attractive no more because of her attitude. Bol Bol is the pretty girl with a bad attitude."

Bol Bol's performance with the Denver Nuggets over three seasons was underwhelming, with only 2.7 points and 1.2 rebounds per game. However, during his time with the Magic, he showed glimpses of his true potential, with improved numbers and more playing minutes.

Arenas' remarks follow statements made by Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway Sr., who claimed that Bol Bol surpasses the skills of Victor Wembanyama, the top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

"I think he's better than Victor Wembanyama," Hardaway Sr. said when talking about the Suns' signing of Bol Bol. "Bol Bol has better physical talent and is more ready to play in the NBA right now than Victor is."

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