Raptors' Poeltl vehemently rejects Jameer Nelson
Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports / Reuters
Rookie Jakob Poeltl, 21, is quickly showing why the Toronto Raptors chose him with the ninth pick in the 2016 draft.
The 7-foot big man showed off his defensive potential Monday, swatting away Jameer Nelson's shot in the second quarter.
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