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NBA Free Agency: 9 signings that make the most sense

By Vince Massara

Feb 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) in action against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The San Antonio Spurs won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) in action against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The San Antonio Spurs won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) shoots a ball at the basket over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the fourth quarter in the second round of game four of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) shoots a ball at the basket over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) during the fourth quarter in the second round of game four of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

Serge Ibaka

Ideal destination: Minnesota Timberwolves

Serge Ibaka is not the player he once was. He was a “unicorn” before the term was used. The shot-blocking and three-point shooting stud of the Thunder is no longer. If a team offers him such a large contract expecting that, they will be disappointed.

In the wake of his defense taking a step back, Ibaka’s offense has developed into his main attribute. Highlighted in his time at the Raptors. However, Ibaka did not turn into a terrible defender overnight. Those skills are still there, even if he is no longer in contention for defensive player of the year.

Karl Anthony-Towns may be a great defender one day. The young gun can do everything else at an elite level after all. However, odds are he can maybe become average at best. According to ESPN real plus/minus, KAT was the worst defensive center in the league.

Whilst Ibaka is not the defender he once was, he would offer some rim protection, and help the side on offense. A big man duo of Ibaka and Towns is terrifying on the offensive end of the floor.

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