In the summer of 2022 free agent market, there are many players who are paying attention to, and their contracts will expire. Among them, the center position is eye-catching, and the best one is Suns center Ayton . Let's see what excellent centers are in the free agent market:
00: Bamba
24-year-old Bamba averages 25.7 minutes per game this season, and he shows great potential. This season, he averages 6 defensive rebounds per game, 1.7 blocking shots and 1.5 three-pointers, with a three-point shooting percentage of 38.1%.
9: Whiteside
Dabaibian is no longer young, but his efficiency is still very high. He came to the Kings and Jazz and became a substitute player. He is a player with less than 500 minutes of playing time, ranking fourth in positive and negative values, and averaged 17 points, 15.8 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per 75 rounds. He is still an indispensable player for the Jazz.
8: Nick Craskerton (restricted)
Craskerton's data is not as flashy as Whiteside, but he is 10 years younger than Dabaibian, and he is still a good basket protector. This season he showed his excellent defensive ability. His running under the basket and blocking are good, and his outside defense is also trustworthy. Big guys are still useful in the NB era.
7: Zubac (team option)
Because Clippers often play in small lineups, this limits Zubac's playing time. He started 76 games this season, averaging 24.4 minutes per game and scored 10.3 points and 8.5 rebounds. He is very focused on scoring at the basket, his skills are very comprehensive, and he is a traditional center. He is also a good wing player this season, with good scoring efficiency and ranks in the top ten offensive rebounds for three consecutive seasons.
6: Montrez Harrell
Harrell 's figure is a problem. His efficiency in playoffs has a big problem, especially in terms of defense, height limits him. He has played in NBA for 8 seasons, with less than 20 starts, scoring 20 points and 8 rebounds per 75 rounds, with a shooting percentage of more than 60%.
5: Portis (player option)
This season, Daluo missed many games due to back injury, which gave Portis the opportunity. He helped Bucks win more than 60 games in four consecutive seasons. Because Antetokounmpo is very versatile, he averaged 14.6 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers in 30 minutes of playing time, and his three-point shooting percentage was 39.3%. His finishing ability in the fifth position is average, but he can improve the strength of the second team. His ability to take three points has given him the foundation of his foothold.
4: Nurkic
Although Nurkic has played in the NBA for many years, he is only 27 years old. He has played in Trail Blazers for five years, and his winning rate is very high when he appears. He relies heavily on Lillard and McClum's ability to restrain himself, but he struggles without these two defenders around him. He has a good passing vision, he ranks 15th in assists per 75 rounds for players above 6-foot-10, and he has good scoring ability.
3: Isaiah Haltenstein
Haltenstein was a competitor of Zhou Qi in Rockets . Now he has become an excellent center in the NBA. He has good defensive ability, outstanding explosive power, and can pass the ball. He ranked 20th in positive and negative values, averaging 17 points, 10 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.3 blocks and 1.5 steals per 75 rounds, with a real shooting percentage of 66.4%. He needs longer playing time to display his talents. His alley relay and blocks are excellent, and if there is a good defender, it can also stimulate his energy.
2: Mitchell Robinson
Robinson is also a versatile inside player. He is not like Portis, nor does he pass the ball like Haltenstein, or can defend the outside like Kraskerton, but his potential is very good. If he can play, he can become a first-class center. He ranked 50th in his career, averaging 13.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.1 blocks per 75 rounds, with a true shooting percentage of 70.4%. He runs actively and can protect the rim, which is enough, and more importantly, he is only 24 years old.He will perform better than the Gobert of his age.
1: Ayton (restricted)
Due to the limited salary space of Sun , they did not renew their contract with Ayton in advance last year. They felt that Ayton could not get the maximum salary. In the past four seasons, Ayton has demonstrated the strength of a first-class center. In the past two seasons, he averaged 17 points per game with a 57% shooting percentage. His style of play is a bit soft. When he has a guard like Paul around him, he has excellent defense and scored with mid- and long-distance shooting. The Suns are the second best team in the 2020-21 season and have something to do with Ayton. Ayton hopes to get a maximum salary, but the Suns didn't agree last year. If a team gives him a maximum salary this year, he may leave.
