Ranking the Top 2013 NBA Free-Agent Big Men

June 1st, 2013 by Paul Knepper Leave a reply »
NBA teams have moved towards smaller lineups over the past few years, though this postseason has demonstrated that skilled big men remain crucial to a team's playoff success. Centers and power forwards will be at a premium on the free-agent market this summer. 

Teams are looking for different qualities in big men. Coaches want mobile centers and power forwards who can score on pick-and-rolls and defend quicker players away from the basket. It has also become increasingly important for big men to be able to step out and knock down a 15-foot jump shot.

Dwight Howard is the potential franchise big man available in this summer's free-agent pool. After that, teams will search for big men who they believe will fit their specific needs and be a good fit for their system and culture.

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