2017 NBA Manifesto
Montrezl Harrell
PF/C, 6’8, 240lbs, 23 years old, 2 years of experience
Played well whenever called upon, hustling, defending and finishing. Still a subpar rebounder for some reason, yet at least that went upwards, up to a 11.2% overall rebounding percentage on the season. An arguably excessive focus on players who can stretch the floor however saw Harrell out of the rotation even when Nene was out, and even after Harrell proved that one with his physical profile and tenacity does not need a jump shot with range to contribute offensively. Still, if that is going to be a requirement for his future, the 11-24 shooting from 16 to 23 feet bodes well.
Player Plan: One guaranteed minimum salary season remaining. If he is not used to grease the wheels on a trade, he will be a quality back-up; if he is not used, he will be a quality back-up that might sneak under the free agency radar. If Nene is brought back, Harrell will have less chance to play; if he is not played, however, that’s a mistake.
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PF/C, 6’8, 240lbs, 23 years old, 2 years of experience
Played well whenever called upon, hustling, defending and finishing. Still a subpar rebounder for some reason, yet at least that went upwards, up to a 11.2% overall rebounding percentage on the season. An arguably excessive focus on players who can stretch the floor however saw Harrell out of the rotation even when Nene was out, and even after Harrell proved that one with his physical profile and tenacity does not need a jump shot with range to contribute offensively. Still, if that is going to be a requirement for his future, the 11-24 shooting from 16 to 23 feet bodes well.
Player Plan: One guaranteed minimum salary season remaining. If he is not used to grease the wheels on a trade, he will be a quality back-up; if he is not used, he will be a quality back-up that might sneak under the free agency radar. If Nene is brought back, Harrell will have less chance to play; if he is not played, however, that’s a mistake.
