DiVincenzo was the catalyst of a fourth-quarter surge that led Minnesota to its seventh straight win Friday night.

Furthermore, his 7-foot-2 wingspan ultimately allowed him to be a great rim protector. In fact, Wallace would capture four Defensive Player of the Year Awards, which is tied for the most in the NBA.

Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons is a prime example of this phenomenon, as evident from his season performance. While his counting stats may indicate a decline, those who have tuned into the ...

However, his block on Sexton was just a sample of how the third-year big man has recently developed into an improved rim protector. "I just try to do my job and do what I can to help this team win ...