Re: Mozgov vs Zubac
Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:34 am
I don't think Zubac will be inserted into the rotation any time soon. The Lakers won't be playing with a traditional center for 48 mpg, so I believe the more experienced "small ball" type center Tarik Black will be ahead of him on the depth chart. Zubac is 19 and, especially as a Marc Gasol type of big, will take time to develop. Let's not kid ourselves, it's the nature of bigs in the NBA. However, with his apparent advanced fundamentals and feel for the game, perhaps his growth will be quicker once he gets accustomed to the physicality and athleticism of NBA bigs. That will be an eye opener for him at first. Assuming that the Lakers settle on a 15 man roster and further assuming good health, I would not be surprised to see him in the D-League for awhile and/or some DNP-CDs. HAVING SAID THAT, I'm very excited about him!