The start of the season Philadelphia 76ers couldn’t be better: four wins in four gamesenergy in every possession and a united locker room.
But last night, attention was focused on one of the younger of the team, the Turkish center Adem Bonawhose defensive intensity was key to remaining undefeated against the Washington Wizards.
Bona had a discreet performance in attack 2 points and 5 rebounds, but his impact was felt on the defensive side: 5 plugs who changed the course of the game and ignited their teammates. His presence in the painting was decisive, showing an unusual maturity for a first-year player.
After the match, the locker room of the Sixers He wanted to recognize it in his own way. Trendon Watford he named it as “Big Time Bona”highlighting his ability to learn in decisive moments.
For its part, Tyrese Maxey, offensive leader of the team, contributed another nickname that quickly went viral: “Bonafide”. A play on words that mixes his last name with “bona fide”Latin expression that means of good faith, but that in the basketball context it sounds ‘authentic’ or ‘real deal’.
Both nicknames reflect the respect and admiration from the locker room towards the young center, of dual nationality Nigerian and Turkishwhose energy, intensity and defensive discipline begin to forge their identity in the NBA.
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With Bona contributing from the bench and the Sixers showing solid chemistry at both ends of the court, Philadelphia remains undefeated (4-0) and with plenty of reasons to be excited about the future.
