"He entered the league somewhat overmatched. (As do virtually all rookies.) But that unfamiliarity with the league and its nuances showed in a variety of ways, especially on the glass. He averaged 2.5 rebounds per game for his first four contests, including a showing with zilch in the defensive rebounding column in the first game of his career. Murray-Boyles' transcendent hands - Magneto, if Es Baraheni has his way - didn't manifest in much."
"Murray-Boyles' transcendent hands - Magneto, if Es Baraheni has his way - didn't manifest in much."
The player entered the league somewhat overmatched, a common situation for rookies. Unfamiliarity with league nuances appeared across multiple areas, most noticeably in rebounding. He averaged 2.5 rebounds per game in his first four contests and recorded zero defensive rebounds in his debut. Anticipated strengths in catching and handling did not translate into consistent on-court production early on. Early box-score metrics reflected limited impact on securing possessions and contributing on the glass. The gap between touted hand skills and tangible rebounding results remained evident in initial appearances.
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