Why so quiet about Aday Mara?
Since nothing of substance should happen before draft day, I figured I’d make a speculation post, so take it as you will. Currently, the Grizzlies have 1 true giant at center, and barring a pickup of one of the RFA centers this summer, there’s not many available giant vets. Mara keeps showing up in mocks at around the 14 spot. What would be the downside of adding another supersized big to our roster? His physical stats are crazy and if he’s coming in off the bench for Edey it means we can match size against both Chet and Wemby for extended amounts of time per game. Having that much size available for lineups should also help in boxing out against the oversize athletic wings who are currently en vogue. In addition to being a giant, he also is a pretty nifty passer. Drafting him would also continue the Grizzlies relationship with Spanish Basketball. It won’t hurt my feelings if this gets downvoted, but with our guard and wing reserves overflowing I think making a play for another true giant center would massively help our roster construction.