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Detroit Pistons: Aaron Gray Signed As Backup Center

By Adam McGee

Jan 20, 2013; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Raptors center Aaron Gray (34) against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Lakers 108-103. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2013; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Raptors center Aaron Gray (34) against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Lakers 108-103. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 23, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center Aaron Gray (33) scores a basket against Milwaukee Bucks center John Henson (31) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 124-107. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2014; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center Aaron Gray (33) scores a basket against Milwaukee Bucks center John Henson (31) during the fourth quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Sacramento Kings defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 124-107. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

In the most complimentary way possible, Gray is a limited center. He’s not going to stretch the floor by shooting from the perimeter, or even from outside the paint very often. The fact that Gray understands his limitations means that this isn’t necessarily a bad thing though.

He’s only really going to take high percentage shots from inside the paint, as his career 50.9 percent field goal rate highlights. He’s by no means an elite scorer, but will contribute when on the floor.

For his career, Gray averages 10 points per 36 minutes. He’s no more than an efficient big body offensively, and how much more can a team really want from their backup.

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