The San Antonio Spurs are including some depth to their entrance court docket. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Spurs signed veteran heart Mason Plumlee to a 10-day contract.
The 35-year-old heart will be part of the staff after the Spurs opened up a roster spot by waiving Jeremy Sochan final week. Plumlee began the season with the Charlotte Hornets, however performed in solely 14 video games, averaging 1.9 factors and a couple of.9 rebounds. He final appeared in a sport in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 22. The 13-year veteran has averaged 7.9 factors and 6.6 rebounds over his profession. This shall be Plumlee’s eighth NBA staff, however he’s most recognized for his time with the Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets.
Plumlee provides some wanted depth and a veteran presence to San Antonio’s locker room. The transfer intently mirrors what the Spurs did final season by signing Bismack Biyombo, though with much less desperation. A wholesome Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet possible depart Plumlee out of the rotation, however he’s one other break-in-case-of-emergency choice to go alongside Biyombo and Kelly Olynyk.
Plumlee is finest recognized for his passing and IQ from the middle place. He’s averaged 2.4 assists for his profession, making fast reads off handoffs and within the quick roll. He’s a stable pick-and-roll participant attributable to his power and IQ. In his prime, he was a superb athlete who may contest pictures and run the rim for dunks. He doesn’t thrive as a shooter or finisher inside and isn’t well-regarded as a rim protector. Greater than something, he’s one other large physique on an inexpensive deal who can step in and play spot minutes if the Spurs are shorthanded.
It stays to be seen if Plumlee sticks round for the Spurs’ end-of-the-season run for the playoffs. San Antonio can signal him to a full deal as soon as his 10-day contract is up.
