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[QUOTE="reedny, post: 188315, member: 1423"]
I don't see how percentage estimates apply here. Neither Fab nor DC2 will play the 4 for us next year -- one is 7 feet, the other is 6'10 280. They're centers. Keita is capable of moving over, but JB won't use him there b/c he can't score the ball. I like Keita's energy, but his play has regressed this year (along with his minutes). Next year, if Melo returns, the rotation would be Fab 20, DC2 15, Keita 5. If Fab jumps, DC2 and Keita will split the time (with either Rak or NN moving over in a pinch).
 
The four needs a ventilator next year, since CJ will be playing the 3 in KJ's spot. I'm not giving up on Rak, who's averaged 13 mpg/3 ppg. But in tight conference contests, he disappears. Realistically, therefore, if we want the team to continue playing at an elite level, NN would give us an elite/off-center guy.
 
Anyone thinking it's implausible that NN would play PF for SU is not paying attention. This is his natural position, and he's 210 pounds. We have, and need, bigger bodies in the middle to anchor the zone. [Maybe noone noticed Drummond backing Melo off the floor the other night].
 
This is why NN will NOT create a logjam on the Frontline, and fits in perfectly as a secondary scorer, shot-blocker and rebounder.
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