2025-26 Season
ADEM BONA
2025-26 Season
ADEM BONA
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 14 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 234 Forwards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Adem Bona's opening stretch was defined by a chaotic tug-of-war between his game-wrecking defensive energy and severe offensive limitations. On 10/22 vs BOS, his complete offensive invisibility severely handicapped his lineup, resulting in an abysmal -8.6 impact score despite logging just 15 minutes. Yet, he could completely flip a game without ever looking at the basket. He generated a massive +5.8 impact on 10/28 vs WAS by relying entirely on elite rim protection and relentless hustle to swing the momentum while scoring just two points. When Bona stayed within his limits, his verticality and bone-crushing screens created immense value as a defensive anchor for the second unit. He finally put both ends together on 11/28 vs BKN, pairing his usual defensive intensity with explosive rim-running to post 13 points and a +7.4 impact. However, when he fell into constant foul trouble—like the missed rotations that dragged him to a -4.8 impact on 12/23 vs BKN despite perfect shooting efficiency—his floor time became a massive liability.
Adem Bona’s midseason stretch was defined by extreme volatility, oscillating wildly between game-changing interior presence and unplayable defensive liability. When his motor ran hot, he was a massive disruptor off the bench. Take the 01/20 vs PHX matchup, where he bullied his way to 11 points and 10 rebounds, generating a massive +7.2 impact through elite rim protection and hyper-efficient finishing. Even when he barely scored, his sheer physical exertion could swing momentum. On 01/14 vs CLE, he tallied just 6 points in 11 minutes but still posted a stellar +5.6 impact by maximizing his floor time with constant hustle and relentless energy. Yet, when his defensive discipline evaporated, the hidden costs were disastrous. During the 01/05 vs DEN game, he managed an efficient 8 points but dragged the team down with a brutal -6.0 impact because his interior defense completely collapsed, resulting in a staggering -6.7 defensive score. Ultimately, his effectiveness hinged entirely on his willingness to do the gritty defensive work rather than merely hunting easy dump-off passes.
A volatile tug-of-war between terrifying rim deterrence and maddening positional lapses defined Adem Bona's mid-season transition into a starting role. He was an absolute wrecking ball on 02/03 vs GSW, generating a massive +14.2 impact score in just 16 minutes by pairing 11 points with violent paint protection that completely flipped the game's energy. That physical dominance often vanished. Despite missing only one of his three shots for 7 points on 02/09 vs POR, he bled out a brutal -6.7 impact because severe defensive bleeding and blown coverages entirely erased his clean interior finishing. He eventually learned to dictate games without needing offensive touches. During a heavy 33-minute assignment on 03/14 vs BKN, Bona managed only 9 points but secured 10 rebounds and a +6.0 impact simply by anchoring the paint with terrifying verticality. When he embraces disciplined positioning, he alters the geometry of the court, but his tendency to rack up quick fouls still keeps his nightly value on a razor's edge.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Struggling. Bona has posted negative impact in 76% of games this season. The production rarely outweighs the cost.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 69% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Bona consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Getting better as the season goes on. First-half impact: -5.9, second-half: -2.8. That's a significant jump — could be a role change, confidence, or development clicking.
In a rough stretch — 4 straight games with negative impact. Longest cold streak this season: 12 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 69 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
72 games played
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