A cliche around the league is that it’s typically easier for bigger rookies to have an immediate impact compared to what guards are able to do. The advantage of size and, in most cases, athleticism helps them hang on the defensive end while the offense takes time to develop and adjust to a higher level.
Sixers second-round pick Adem Bona, a 6-foot-10 center who can jump out of the gym, was no different. Per Cleaning the Glass, he’s in the 94th percentile in the league for his block rate, but just the 13th percentile for his foul rate.