Nice line again today: 21 points and 15 rebounds with a +23, second only to Dame’s +25.
I see Jordan doing the same for another team next year.
I mean, Mitchell is a wonderful player and all, but it wouldn’t hurt having another productive C.
A lot depends on what we do in FA.
But there's a C glut, so it's not too hard to pick up a credible Big who can split time with and mentor Mitch. Btw, DeAndretheGiant should be a good Mitch mentor.
I was watching the 2nd half of ATL v SAS, and Alex Len popped in 3 straightaway treys. The last one a little before the quarter ended. This is a Brook Lopez sized human starting to pop 3's. Len only shot 25 3-pointers his first 5 years in PHX, but has already jacked 179 this year for ATL, hitting at a solid 36% clip. He looked comfortable shooting out there.
He did start the 4Q by catching a lob underneath, not going up that strong, getting fouled and missing a pair of FT's. He isn't terribly nimble or comfortable guarding on the perimeter, but gives effort, though sometimes a little slow reacting/deciding. But turning into a solid floor spacer, and sets good picks.
Just 25, hitting 26 this Summer.
Not saying Len is the answer, but the Hawks picked him on a bargain 2/$8.5M deal. Bucks got Brook Lopez on a similar sized deal.
After FA, we'll know how competitive the Knix will be next year. And how much money is left to fill out the roster. But there should be some C's available at good rates. I'll have to check on FA C's.
Hell, Hawks have Plumlee at $12M, Dedmon $7M and Spellman and Deyonta Davis as cheap yute, so they'd probably trade Len for Franc, if we wanted to do such.
Just saying that there should be plenty of options to get a decent C at a bargain rate. If we project as a lower playoff seed or a below .500 team, then I might prefer Mitch starting. Hard to say too much when we don't know next year's roster construction, but I've managed a long post anyway . . .
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