Back in August, it seemed like the bargain of the off season. When 30 year old Timofey Mozgov warrants 64 million dollars, everything seems like a bargain. Why not take a relatively cheap flyer on a potentially elite rim protector?
Festus Ezeli has been plagued by injuries throughout his basketball career and last year was no different. While Golden State put together their historic 73-win season, Ezeli largely watched from the sideline. But when Festus is healthy, it’s pretty clear he can protect the rim.
Despite already having a couple solid centers on the roster, General Manager Neil Olshey made it clear that getting a defensive minded center was a priority.