AL-FAROUQ AMINU (SAS)
#77•A. AMINU
F • 6’9, 220 lbs; 11th year, Wake Forest
SALTY DOG
NBA ROLE: DEFENSIVE-MINDED, HYBRID FORWARD
Al-Farouq Aminu has reaped the rewards of countless hours in the gym; a hustle-guy turned hybrid forward, Aminu has adapted very well; broke out w/ Blazers through versatile defense & (much) improved aggression offensively; nice slasher, has developed some consistency from downtown (raised his 3-point percentage around 37%, which is a welcome sight); though Aminu has natural basketball ability, repetition has helped him improve; ridiculous motor combined with an endless wingspan – Aminu puts up double-doubles by moving without the ball on offense & snagging any board that comes near his area; jumper doesn't have the best aesthetics but hey, it’s not bad from the corner!; no longer an afterthought – team is usually at its best when Aminu’s on the court; dealt to Spurs (2021) – adds veteran depth for Coach Pop
SIGNATURE!
CORNER TRIPLE
FAKE --> DRIVING FLOATER
#DOGTAG: SALTY DOG
MORE ON “CHIEF"
Avg. career-high 10.2 points/game (2015-16)
Descendant of Nigerian Kings
(FACTORY SETTING) NBA 2K22 RATING: 71
(via Portland Trail Blazers & DownToBuck)