6. Montrezl Harrell
The Golden State Warriors relied heavily on Kevon Looney to carry the frontcourt last season.
While Montrezl Harrell isn’t exactly a size upgrade, he could serve as another firey small-ball center to pad the Warriors’ depth.
Pros
Harrell has it. He’s a ruthless competitor who is not afraid to get physical. When the Warriors are lacking energy on any given night, Harrell is a guy who can bring it.
The 2020 Sixth Man of the Year has had spurts of success in the NBA. He can score in the paint via bully-ball and though he’s a limited defender, his physicality can bring a positive impact at times.
Harrell averaged 13.1 points and 6.1 rebounds on 64.5% shooting last season.
Cons
Though he has been productive in stretches, Harrell is far from a consistent player. His droughts are brutal and opponents have targeted him defensively even at his highest points.
Most of all, his competitiveness does not always gel with his teammates. In the case of a budding center in James Wiseman, sharing minutes with Harrell could muddy up the rotation and his developmental process.