🏀🇨🇲 Dans l’ombre de Joël Embiid et Pascal Siakam, trois talents camerounais en herbe essaient de se faire une place dans la lumière. Il s’agit d’Yves Missi des Pelicans de la Nouvelle-Orléans, Ulrich Chomche des Raptors de Toronto et Christian Koloko des Lakers.⬇️… pic.twitter.com/GOoOtdIdYW
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Christian Koloko is another talent to watch closely this season. The 6’11” center will try to revive his career after a prolonged absence due to a serious health issue. He underwent surgery for a blood clot and has now been given the green light to return to the court on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. After being drafted by the Raptors, his career took a hit, but Koloko is ready to seize this second chance with determination.
The Douala native stood out for his defensive skills during his NCAA career, where he was a real wall. His 7-foot-10 wingspan and mobility make him a tough rim protector. In his final college season, he averaged 12.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.5 blocks, earning him a spot on the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year list. That defensive dominance will be crucial for the Lakers as they look to bolster their frontcourt.
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Nice block of Schroeder’s 3-point attempt by Koloko.
Can’t wait until the league gives him the OK to join Lakers.
Looking forward to watching CK and Bronny…in the G League…where I expect they’ll be getting the majority of their minutes. At least for this season.
Of the 2 CK probably has the quickest path to a role but that likely woukd require Hayes to either fall apart or get hurt. Not playing for over a year will mean more than a little rust, minutes rstructions, and what I imagine will be a thorough and lengthy ramp up.
This all assumes he gets ckeared to play, of course.