With a promising future ahead, Adama Sanogo has patiently awaited his chance this season with the Chicago Bulls. The Malian center had only played 31 minutes until Friday. However, on April 12, during his latest appearance, he logged a total of 35 minutes against the Washington Wizards. The 22-year-old player took advantage of this opportunity to etch his name in Bulls’ history by scoring 22 points and grabbing 20 rebounds. He became the second player in Chicago Bulls history, following in the footsteps of Charles Oakley in 1985, to achieve a 20-20 stat line.
Less than 48 hours after this impressive feat, Adama Sanogo spoke about his performance. « I have been waiting for this moment all season, so being able to play and accomplish this feels great. It’s like a dream come true for me. I believe this is why I am here. I don’t think I arrived here by chance, and I am here because these guys believe in me. They think I can have an opportunity. I have to show it myself as well, that I am capable of it. You don’t get these kinds of chances often, so my mindset was to take full advantage of it, » he admits, as reported by Basket USA. With a spot in the play-in tournament secured, the Bulls are set to face the Atlanta Hawks. Could Sanogo be the X-factor that takes them further? Only time will tell.
