The Indiana Pacers have reached agreement on a one-year, $4.5 million deal with free agent center Kyle O’Quinn, reports Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports.
O’Quinn, who posted career-highs in points (7.1), rebounds (6.1), and assists (2.1) while shooting a career-best 58.2 percent from the field, will most likely slot into the role previously occupied by Al Jefferson.
By comparison, O’Quinn is a more mobile defender in drop coverage than Jefferson.
Notice here, for example, how the bearded backup center backpedals with the ball at a depth where he can also keep the roller in front of him, in this case Trevor Booker.