3 low-cost big men the Golden State Warriors should target in free agency
Bismack Biyombo
Once a budding star for the Toronto Raptors, Bismack Biyomboo has declined since that elite postseason stretch. The 27-year-old 6-foot-8 big man with a 7-foot-6 has a knack for rim protection.
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For Golden State, one thing they’ll crave in a potential bid is rim protection. After all, that’s really the one thing they lack. They have gritty defensive-minded players like Draymond Green, and they have elite hustle and offensive rebounders like Kevon Looney.
They need someone to take care of the paint. That’s what Biyombo specializes in.
Playing in 53 games, starting 29, Biyombo has averaged just 0.9 blocks per game. While his minutes are down, the veteran center has had a disappointing 2019-2020 campaign on a Hornets team nowhere near playoff contention.
Shooting just over 54% from the field and averaging a mere 7.4 points per game, Biyombo is still raking in the cash, securing $17 million this season. He’ll take a tremendous hit in free agency and should be in the Warriors price.
His ability to be efficient and protect the rim makes him a potential addition if he’s willing to take a significant pay cut.