Golden State Warriors: 3 Players to consider with hardship exception

By Tony Pesta | Dec 22, 2021

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Golden State Warriors can add Mfiondu Kabengele

A 6’9″ bulky forward, Mfiondu Kabengele is one of the best players in the G-League who is currently not signed to a two-way contract. That probably won’t last long as the 24-year-old is a flawed yet quality asset to any team who needs a helping hand.

We likely know who Kabengele is at this stage in his career. He has a similar frame to Draymond Green and even shares some attributes with the former Defensive Player of the Year — only, Kabengele is much less effective at just about everything on the basketball court.

Nevertheless, Kabangele is posting 18.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals per game on 55.8 percent shooting in the G-League. Clearly capable of impacting the game in a multitude of ways, there is no doubt Kabangele is going to get signed soon.

Kabengele has played just 51 games in the NBA, 35 as a deep reserve with the LA Clippers and 16 in Cleveland. In his biggest stint with the Cavaliers, in which he played over 10 minutes per game, Kabengele averaged 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds.

The Warriors could use a player with Kabengele’s skillset. While he does not address their need for true size at the center position, he can use his massive frame to box out opponents and rebound at a high rate.

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