Just 18 months into his NBA career, Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara has established himself as an above average, near-elite defender. His status is particularly impressive given his deep second-round selection and under-the-radar inclusion in the 2023 Damian Lillard trade.
The 6’7 Belgian burst onto the scene last season, earning a starting role within weeks, thanks to a versatile, defensive arsenal, marked by relentless energy at the point of attack.
I could go on about the 24-year-old’s defensive prowess but today we’re discussing the other side of his game in order to gauge whether he’s entitled to two-way player respect.