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Player Breakdowns: Alexis Ajinca, The Offensive Oriented Tower

Related Topics: Alexis Ajinça, Cheick Diallo

Playing behind two All-Stars in Anthony Davis and Demarcus Cousins can become a challenge for Alexis Ajinca. With the emergence of Cheick Diallo and an offense that’s pushing up-tempo more, Ajinca’s game will have to evolve to stick in the rotation.

Offense

Offensively, Alexis Ajinca is as gifted as they come. He’s able to stretch the floor shooting from 20 feet in and has an array of post moves.

Just like Cousins and Davis, he’s able to shoot the ball at an efficient rate and shoot over both shoulders. He’s exceptionally good at mid-range jumpers, turnaround hook shots, fadeaways, and putbacks.