One Coulibaly Statistic that all Wizards fans should be optimistic about

Wizards Newswire

October 31, 2023

We are all aware that 3 games are not a big enough sample size to determine anything…but it’s a rebuilding season for the Washington Wizards so we’ll take whatever positive signs we can get at this point.

2023 draft pick Bilal Coulibaly has shown some flashes both at the Summer League and during Wizards the pre-season games. As for the regular season, his stats are less than ideal, but again it’s a small sample size.

There is one stat however that all Wizards fans should be excited about.

Blocks, blocks, blocks…

Following the Wizards 3rd game of the season, which was dreadful loss against the Boston Celtics, Bilal Coulibaly is averaging 2.0 blocks per game.

Let’s not forget that although Coulibaly looks skinny on the court, he is long and at 6’8 with a wingspan of 7’2 he has the ability to stretch high and wide. Add that to his quickness and he can be an elite rim protector and perimeter defender.

Remember, his defensive potential was one of his primary attributes caught the eyes of new Wizards Management team.

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Coulibaly current ranks 13th in the league in blocks, ahead of players like Aaron Gordan, Derrick White and Myles Turner.

Again, we know we may be getting ahead of ourselves but as Wizards fans we’ve got to look for something to be optimistic about.

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