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Rick Carlisle says Jeremy Evans will play some center, as he should

Evans has some Brandan Wright in him, something Carlisle pointed out at media day.

If you haven't followed his career, it's easy to assume that new Maverick 6'9 forward Jeremy Evans fits the mold of a traditional wing player. He certainly has the frame for it. However, you won't find him lingering on the perimeter. Evans has made a name for himself working close to and above the rim, even netting a dunk contest title in 2012.

In a traditional sense, Evans is a power forward. Last season with the Utah Jazz, he played 68.