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NBA Free Agency: Examining The Center Options

By Adam McGee

Apr 23, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) defended by Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) during the second half of game four of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Toronto 100-83. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ian Mahinmi (28) defended by Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) during the second half of game four of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana defeats Toronto 100-83. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 23, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) smiles as he holds the ball at the end of a 105-99 win over Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
May 23, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) smiles as he holds the ball at the end of a 105-99 win over Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Bismack Biyombo

Bismack Biyombo was one of the biggest bargains of last year’s free agency, and the only mistake the Toronto Raptors made was not tying him down on a longer deal.

Biyombo’s consistent play throughout the season had already earned him a pay rise heading into the summer, but Biyombo’s contributions on Toronto’s way to the Eastern Conference Finals made him a lot richer.

Although Biyombo’s 26 rebound showing against the Cavaliers grabbed all the headlines, Biyombo has rebounded and blocked shots at a high level throughout the year, on top of showing impressive finishing skills in tight to the basket.

With reports suggesting that Biyombo could be looking at a deal as lucrative as $17 million next month, there’s a real possibility that he’s set to go from most underpaid to most overpaid in the space of 12 months.

Biyombo is good enough to be an NBA starting center, but considering how limited his offensive capabilities are that kind of price represents a big risk. His play style would be perfectly suited to the Bucks, but his price means he likely won’t be an option.

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