After four good games playing for the Windy City Bulls, Bol Bol ended up being recalled by the Denver Nuggets last week in a move to keep a connection with the rookie and for coaches to follow his progress.

According to internal sources of the Nuggets, the center will spend a few weeks with the franchise but it is unlikely that he will gain minutes of playing time as he is still under injury management protocol due to recent left foot surgery.

Bol Bol impressed a lot in the four games he played for the Bulls’ G League affiliate team. The big man averaged 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks at approximately 17 minutes per game.

Nuggets coach Michael Malone is optimistic about the development of Bol Bol and the other young players in the team playing in the G League:

“I think he’s played really well,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. “Blocking shots, finishing around the basket, he’s got an unbelievably soft touch around the rim, in the paint, for runners. “So I think he, Vlatko (Cancar), Jarred (Vanderbilt), P.J. (Dozier), all of our young players down in the G League are getting quality minutes and are making the most of them. I was really happy for Bol because I think there were a little nerves about going down there, not having played for a while, and he’s done a terrific job.”

Bol Bol may prove to be another great steal of the Nuggets as Nikola Jokic – the Serb, like Bol, was belatedly selected in the Draft and today he is one of the biggest stars in the NBA. Michael Malone has hinted at how he intends to leverage Bol Bol’s talent within the franchise in a different way than the big man has been playing in the G League:

“We’re going to use him in a different manner,” Malone said. “Like, he is a great shooter and I think in the games he’s played for Windy City I think he’s only attempted one 3-point shot.”

Bol Bol is the son of Manute Bol, the giant who from 1985 to 1996 startled the NBA with his height and long-range shots. Like his father, the young player can protect the rim and also has an excellent shoot. In addition, Bol has great ball control which is impressive for his height.

Below we share the best moments of one of Bol Bol’s recent games in G League defending Windy City Bulls