Los Angeles Lakers center Tyson Chandler has been in the NBA for a long time. He was a vital part of the 2005 Phoenix Suns title run with Steve Nash and then later with the Dallas Mavericks.
Wendell Carter Jr. is a first-year rookie with the Chicago Bulls. On Tuesday, he made Chandler look like a rookie with his spin dunk.
He grabbed the offensive board and just slammed it home with ease.
Tyson Chandler is in his 18th NBA season. Wendell Carter Jr is 19 years old. Carter just pulled the vet move on the vet himself: pic.twitter.com/0cQQWo75OR
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 16, 2019
Carter Jr. has been the bright spot for the Bulls this season.
After a few weeks into the season, they decided to fire Fred Hoiberg and promote from within Jim Boylen. Boylen, a former staffer with Gregg Popovich. Boylen has instituted an antiquated offense that completely turns Hoiberg's offense on the other side.
This has proven to be a huge mistake, as he's continued to drive the offense into the ground. Players are lazy and aren't improving.
However, Carter Jr. has played extremely well. In his limited time on the court, he's flashed with his ability to protect the rim.
He's averaged 10.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 48.9 percent from the field and 19.4 percent from beyond the arc. Per 36 minutes, he's averaging 1.9 blocks per game, which is a remarkable rate for a first-year player.
On the flip side, Chandler has been an excellent addition to the Lakers. He's overtaken the starting role from JaVale McGee and has proven to be the big man presence the team so desperately needed.
He's averaging 3.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game while shooting 60.7 percent from the field.
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