Moving on from center Pau Gasol midway through the 2018-19 regular season was a smart move by the San Antonio Spurs, as Gasol’s lack of mobility has made him a non-factor in the modern game. The buyout paved the way for San Antonio’s shiny new toy in Jakob Poeltl to take on an expanded role and jumpstart his development.
Still, the Spurs have shown a need in the frontcourt since stretch four Davis Bertans lacks the physicality to play center and All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge tends to perform better at his natural position.