Golden State Warriors: Ranking 6 best centers to target in FA

By Tony Pesta | Nov 13, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 21: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates after making a basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half in Game Three of the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs at The Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 21, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images) /

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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.

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