Portland Trail Blazers: Available centers they can sign
By Ty Delbridge
5. Joakim Noah
Height: 6’11”
Weight: 230 pounds
Years pro: 12
Last team played for: Memphis Grizzlies
Last season’s stats:
42 games, one start. 7.1 points, 5.7 rebounds 2.1 assists and 0.7 blocks per game. Shot 51.6 percent from the field and 71.6 percent from the free-throw line.
Career stats:
667 games, 512 starts. Averaging 8.8 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.8 APG and 1.3 BPG. Shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 70 percent from the charity strike.
Fit on the Blazers:
Joakim Noah is an intense, high energy player on both ends of the court who becomes a fan favorite on any team he plays for and would be one in Rip City. Noah is a defensive-minded player who is a strong rebounder, passer and free throw shooter.
The former defensive player of the year is nowhere close to his old self but could be an intriguing option off of the bench playing 12-15 minutes a game. He would provide a different skill set to the roster, and Noah could see minutes even when Nurkic returns.