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Boston Celtics rookie center Tacko Fall has been working a lot this summer and noticed that he's made a lot of adjustments to his game, per Clevis Murray of The Athletic.
Tacko Fall on what he's learned on NBA game: "In college, I used to just stay in the paint most of the time. Here, I noticed I'm moving a lot more than I've had had in the past. That's something I've worked on a lot during the summer."
— Clevis Murray (@ClevisMurray) October 4, 2019
Fall also said he's been working on his jumper, something he didn't use much in his college days at UCF.
Fall on Enes Kanter calling him 'Senegalese Dirk': "I'm flattered. I've been working on my shot a lot."
Fall noted he's been working on his shot with Jay Larranaga.
Fall on his shot: "It's looking good so far."
— Clevis Murray (@ClevisMurray) October 4, 2019
The 7-foot-7 big man went undrafted in the 2019 draft as many teams were worried about of how he would fare in today's fast-paced game. Obviously, due to his size, Fall could become a liability on defense, especially if quicker guards get switched onto him.
Likewise, many of the NBA's big men have expanded their range. In his time at UCF, Fall played exclusively down the block and near the rim. However, shooting and connecting from the outside has almost become a necessity for every player in the league.
Thus, it's great to see the 23-year old Senegalese making the necessary adjustments to adapt to the NBA style of play.
Despite going undrafted, Fall eventually found himself on a roster spot in the NBA. His upside, given his incredible size, just became too much to pass up.
Fall was brought on by the Celtics in the NBA summer league. He became an instant fan favorite as soon as he stepped on the floor.
Fans were mesmerized with his gigantic frame. Likewise, they were in awe with his now becoming signature tip-toe dunks. Eventually, the Celtics signed him for the rest of the season.
It is still uncertain whether Fall can eventually carve out a role for the Celtics this season.
Still, the 7-foot-7 behemoth offers them a low-risk, high-reward prospect that could eventually work out for them in the future.
