Australian Jonah Bolden made his NBA debut on Tuesday (AEDT) in Utah for the Philadelphia Sixers' Summer League squad, and he did not disappoint.
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Bolden finished the game with nine points, four rebounds and four blocks in the Sixers' 89-88 loss to the Boston Celtics.
It didn't take long for the young Aussie to show that the year playing pro ball in Serbia did him well. Bolden displayed a maturity on the floor, coupled with great timing that most rookies take months to develop.
People helping people. #SummerSixers pic.twitter.com/lUVzvdpzYu
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) July 4, 2017
If we can learn anything from one game, its that Bolden won't be afraid of the moment if and when he steps onto an NBA floor in the regular season.
The 2017 number one overall pick Markelle Fultz also made his pro debut for the Sixers finishing with a team-high 17 points and three blocks in the loss.
Fultz displayed a knack for creating his own shot, and showed he can be a nightmare in pick-and-roll situations.
The rookie even garnered the attention of Finals MVP Kevin Durant who tweeted about the guard's skill.
Fultz got some 💩 with him. The hesi pull-up jimbo was smooth. Probably don't understand what I just said if u don't REALLY hoop
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 4, 2017
The Sixers' Summer League team will be back in action on Thursday (AEDT) at 11:00 a.m.
