A second-round pick to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2017, Jonah Bolden spent last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. The 22-year-old’s season was overwhelmingly positive, playing a legitimate role for a high-level European team. There were some inevitable hiccups, but he looked the part of an NBA prospect.
The hype surrounding him died down in Summer League, as Bolden’s second Vegas run was marred by inconsistency and offensive question marks. Once considered a hyper-versatile stretch four, his lackluster shooting touch and ill-advised turnovers left some evaluators concerned.
Brett Brown wasn’t deterred, though, signing Bolden to a four-year rookie contract and dealing Richaun Holmes to the Phoenix Suns, clearing the way to occasional playing time for the Australian native.