Nuggets' Bol Bol drug tested after strong 16-point performance during scrimmage vs Wizards

Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards resumed ir 2019-20 season by playing ir first of three inter-squ scrimms on Wednesday (Thursday IST). Nuggets rookie Bol Bol dominated game by dropping 16 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks during Nuggets' 98-82 win over Wizards. However, league called for a 'random' drug test following Bol Bol's performance.

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Nuggets resumed ir season with an unusual line-up which h Nikola Jokic at point guard. However, 20-year-old center Bol Bol proved his versatility while on court as he dropped three-pointers, defended rim and me an impressive assist on a fast break. University of Oregon product and son of NBA icon Manute Bol missed 2019-20 season due to a foot injury and me his debut at NBA bubble. 

Sudan native me an impact early in game as he blocked a shot, grabbed rebound and ran a one-man fast break before hitting a neat three-pointer halfway through first period. He even showed off a Euro step in transition, though he missed following layup. However, seven-footer rebounded his own missed layup and dunked. Fans praised rookie for his impressive performance and reacted to NBA's decision to conduct a drug test. Many believe that a 20-year-old can easily play well, and wanted league to stop terming tests a 'random'. 

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Nuggets drafted Bol as 44th pick in 2019. While his limited time with Oregon showed off some of his skill, his injury halted his stint with Ducks after nine games while he was averaging 21 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.7 blocks. Nuggets will play ir second scrimm against New Orleans Pelicans on July 25 (July 26 IST). 

(Im source: NBA official site)