Since the Detroit Pistons unleashed Sekou Doumbouya earlier this month, the rookie has offered a glimpse into the future and why the organization was so high on his potential.
Prior to the start of January, Doumbouya logged only about 20 minutes of playing time in seven appearances but the 15th overall pick has since become a regular in the rotation and has even started the last eight games for head coach Dwane Casey.
Doumbouya is averaging 14 points and 5.3 rebounds for the Pistons during that span and recorded a career-high 24 points Wednesday night in a win over the Boston Celtics. The performance prompted quite a response from teammate Derrick Rose.
Derrick Rose on Sekou Doumbouya: "I'm in awe of the way he's not scared of match-ups. He don't care. That's what the league's about. No boys allowed."#Pistons.
— Vince_Ells56 (@Vincent_Ellis56) January 16, 2020
Doumbouya is the youngest player in the NBA after just turning 19 years old last month but he certainly doesn’t show his age on the floor. As Rose mentioned, Doumbouya has been unaffected by going up against the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and others.
The Pistons have to be encouraged by what they’ve seen so far from him.
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