2. Serge Ibaka
Serge Ibaka has already won a championship but if the veteran big man wants another title – he might have to join the Golden State Warriors.
Pros
The Toronto Raptors have benefited greatly from Ibaka’s two-way game. In addition to being a borderline elite shot-blocker in his 11th NBA season – Ibaka is shooting the ball close to a career-high rate.
Ibaka averaged 15.4 points and 8.2 rebounds while connecting on close to 40 percent of his 3-point attempts. He fills the Warriors’ needs for a stretch big and rim protector all at the same time.
Cons
As Ibaka grows older, his athleticism has begun to abandon him. He isn’t much of a leaper anymore and his speed on the perimeter is slowing. This could hurt the Warriors if Ibaka’s game declines any further this season.