Timofey Mozgov Discussion: Shut Down For Season (66)

Yeah I know we all wanted him for cheaper, but there's absolutely zero evidence that he could have been had for cheaper.

Joakim Noah- 4/72.59 million. Noah is older than Mozgov with a longer injury history.
Hassan Whiteside- 4/98.42 million. Hardly any history of success in the NBA and questionable character.
Bismack Biyombo- 4/72 million. Coming off of one great playoff series, but almost no history and also undersized.
Al Horford- 4/113 million. All-Star, but a bit undersized for Center. I would have taken him for sure, but the price is nearly twice Mozgov.
Dwight Howard- 3/70 million. Better than Mozgov probably, but was a heck of a lot more expensive and of questionable character.
Ian Mahinmi- 4/64 million. Career backup, injury concern, same age as Mozgov. THIS is the clincher contract. THIS is what backups get and we got a starter.

Al Jefferson- 3/30 million. I think this is probably too long for Al. The league is quickly passing him by. Weird signing for Indy.
Kent Bazemore- 4/70 million. Insane, but this is the market.
Evan Turner- 4/72 million. See "Kent Bazemore".
Evan Fournier- 5/85 million. See "Evan Turner".
Mike Conley- 5/153 million. Biggest contract in NBA history with no All-Star appearances.
Ryan Anderson- 4/80 million. See "Evan Fournier".

I mean Mozgov where he is at isn't perfect or ideal, but it certainly looks like market value to me.

 

Mostly just NFL guys and they have every right to be. Their Players Union is the worst in professional sports. It's awful.

 

Great breakdown, real. I was more upset about him being our first call and signing in free agency when a guy like Biyombo was still available than I was about the money part. But I really believe they knew they had something with Zubac and they weren't going to overpay a one way young player like Biyombo when they had him to develop. Now everything makes sense. Mozgov fits the bill perfectly for a serviceable starting center who can fill in for the next three years while Zubac grows into the role. Mozgov will show him what it takes to be a pro in this league and do the fundamentals. It's just like Deng with Ingram.

I don't love Mozgov's game, but his signing was actually a shrewd move given the price on these other contracts and the way he fits here. Can't believe I'm saying this after I was so disappointed initially! Good job Mitch!

 

Yeah I mean Mozgov is no world beater and definitely the shock of him being the FIRST big contract was something we all needed to shake off, but the market really does support the deal. Ideally you want an option on that last season, but I'm guessing Mozgov's and Deng's agent both said they wouldn't come without a guaranteed 4th year and you know what? That's okay. If Ingram and Zubac are everything we hope they are, then that four years will be the perfect time for Luol and Timofey to either move on and retire or move to the bench.

When he's healthy Mozgov is a good fit in the pick and roll and he can do a decent job covering the paint. I know he's categorically claimed to be slow and cumbersome, but it's all relative. For his size, I've seen him out run a lot of his contemporaries. He's certainly a lot more mobile than Roy Hibbert was. Roy may have been a better rim protector, but he was atrocious offensively. Roy was one of the saddest Centers I think we've ever had. Weak hands, no touch, weak around the rim, constantly falling, not a great passer, inconsistent jumper... I think Mozgov will give us much better stability in that role even if he's unspectacular.

 

I definitely agree with that. It was... sobering.

 

On a scale of 1-100 this picture is 10,000 awkward.

 

Been thinking about it...but Mozgov averaging 10 points per game would be realistic. Most of the shots will go to Russell, Randle and Clarkson in that order. Deng will average more shot attempts than Mozgov. 5 shots a game maybe four to six at the charity stripe?