Akiva McBirney-Griffin compared to Junior James De Young

Minnesota's defensive effort in Game 2 was a transformative sight. In what appeared to be an effort to become one with their team name, they swarmed, smashed, hounded, snarled, took, and destroyed for 24 straight minutes to start the game. Not an inch of the court was safe.

Akiva McBirney-Griffin F #43

Born: Jan 29, 2003 (21 years old)

Nationality: New Zealand

Height: 6-9 (206cm)

Weight: 220 (100kg)

Junior James De Young SF

Born: Jun 10, 2003 (20 years old)

Nationality: New Zealand

Height: 6-4 (193cm)

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Akiva McBirney-Griffin F #43

Junior James De Young SF