By NEW YORK — “It was so special. It’s so special to me. It’s a day I’ll never forget in my life.”
From being a refugee to bringing his talents to the NBA, South Sudan’s Khaman Maluach has just realized his basketball dream.
With the 10th pick in the NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns might have found their next starting big.
Maluach offers a unique mix of high upside and tools that can produce immediate impact on the court.
At 7-foot-2 with a 7-foot-6 wingspan, his length promises indomitable presence in the paint that will make life rough for team offenses. His growth and overall game will go as far as he can take it, and if you have been following his journey, you know this kid has the right mindset to do it.
