Nerlens Noel and the Dallas Mavericks’ organization are in complete agreement on one important task the wiry center must accomplish in the offseason.
He needs to gain weight.
Noel carries only 220 pounds on his lithe 6-foot-11 frame. While that package has enabled him to be effective, both he and the Mavs believe his game could soar to greater heights with a few more pounds.
That prospect led Noel to say: “I’m looking to put 15-20 pounds on over the summer to get started and come back physically and more devoted.”
Told of Noel’s desire to add some weight, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said: “I do think he can gain weight.