Why these 6 free agents will consider joining Golden State Warriors
By Tony Pesta
2. Serge Ibaka
Marc Gasol isn’t the only member of the Toronto Raptors that the Warriors should have interest in. Serge Ibaka has always been a top-tier rim protector and could fill a void for the Dubs.
Last season, the Warriors ranked 20th in blocks per game. They gave up the 7th most second-chance points and almost placed in the bottom 10 for opponent points in the paint.
Ibaka is a solution to this problem. He is a muscular forward/center that can anchor the Warriors defensively. Ibaka is posting an above-average Defensive Rating of 105.0 and ranks second on the team in blocks. He also leads the Raptors in rebounds.
The Raptors are paying Ibaka a hefty $23 million dollars this season. Signing for the Dubs MLE would be a steep drop off for the two-time block champ but it’s not often 30-year old big men receive big contracts this deep into their career. This means the door is open for Ibaka to accept a one-year deal with the Dubs.