NBA fans pester Spurs to LINK-UP Victor Wembanyama and 7’2″ Bol Bol as latter gets ‘waived’ by Magic

The idea of witnessing these two exceptional talents collaborate has undoubtedly sparked excitement and speculation among NBA fans.

NBA fans pester Spurs to LINK-UP Victor Wembanyama and 7’2″ Bol Bol as latter gets ‘waived’ by Magic

Bol Bol and Victor Wembanyama (L- AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, R - USA Today)

After just one season with the team, the Orlando Magic have made a surprising move by waiving Bol Bol, the 7’2″ center. The decision came after both parties failed to reach an agreement, according to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN’s Bobby Marks revealed that Tuesday marked the deadline to secure Bol’s $2.2 million contract for the upcoming season. As a result of the waiver, Bol is now eligible to be claimed by any team that has sufficient salary cap space or a trade exception to accommodate his salary.

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What makes this move unexpected is the fact that Bol had his best season in the NBA with the Magic. Last year, he played a career-high 70 games, a significant improvement compared to the combined 53 games he played in his previous three seasons.

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Bol showcased remarkable progress, averaging career highs in points, rebounds, and blocks with 9.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game. Consequently, the Magic’s decision to waive him reduces their number of players on standard contracts for the 2023–24 season to 15.

Fans urge Spurs to sign Bol Bol and pair him alongside Victor Wembanyama

Since the announcement of Bol Bol becoming a free agent, fans have taken to Twitter to express their desire to see the 7’2″ big man team up with Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, in San Antonio. The notion of Bol Bol and Victor Wembanyama teaming up on the basketball court has captivated fans on social media, largely due to their extraordinary height and potential for an imposing duo.

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Victor Wembanyama and Bol Bol (L- Getty and R- Forbes)

The excitement among fans is palpable as they eagerly await news of Bol’s next destination. You can find some of the many reactions posted by fans on Twitter here below:

While the precise reasons behind the Magic’s decision to part ways with Bol Bol remain unclear, some fans speculate that occasional lapses in judgment on the court and an absence of defense at 7’2” may have played a role. Despite his impressive performance throughout the season, it seems that the team deemed it necessary to move on from the talented young center.

For Bol Bol, this presents a fresh opportunity to join a new team that can harness his talents and aid in his development as a player. Previously, the Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, and Phoenix Suns expressed interest in trading for Bol. It will certainly be intriguing to see which team he ultimately lands with, as fans eagerly anticipate his next chapter in the NBA.

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