Hollins, we’ll remind you, was with the Memphis Grizzlies for training camp and fills at least one critical requirement of Ernie Grunfeld’s basketball operations: he’s a veteran!
So-the-Wizards signed Ryan Hollins like a hundred hours ago, give or take. For now, he fills a neglected need: backup rim protector, i.e., Nene insurance. But also, tonight versus the visiting Suns with Nene out, and Marcin Gortat out, and Kris Humphries probably out, and this hipster coffee shop for bicycle enthusiasts with gages is OVER, Hollins is … wait for it … THE STARTING CENTER (or “5”) FOR THE WASHINGTON WIZARDS (likely). If you imagine him literally leapfrogging over DeJuan Blair you might find yourself chuckling.
5 or So Facts About Ryan Hollins, New Wizards Starting “Center”
