These days, we see a wider variety of big men in the NBA than ever before. For a long time, bigs scored on the low block. That was just how it was.
Defensively, they played drop coverage – either they were good at it, or they weren’t. Today, everything has changed.
Some big men shoot, and some don’t. Meanwhile, big men who can switch defensively and guard the perimeter have taken on a new importance.
The New Orleans Pelicans are seemingly well aware. Jonas Valanciunas is an offensively gifted, floor-spacing big man.
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Still, it’s being reported that the Pelicans would like someone a little more mobile at the position.
How about Jarrett Allen of the Cleveland Cavaliers?