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The San Antonio Spurs are frequently content with sitting on the sidelines during free agency, but after losing Kawhi Leonard, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker over the past 12 months, the organization will be keen to make moves this month.
Gregg Popovich once again delivered San Antonio to the postseason last season, although the Spurs never looked like contenders, and were eliminated by Denver in the first round. It is clear to see that the team is in desperate need of new additions, and most apparent is the necessity to add a new big.
Pau Gasol wasn't replaced after leaving in January and LaMarcus Aldridge remains more effective when playing power forward. This leaves Jakob Poeltl as the Spurs' only specialist center. Nevertheless, there is an array of affordable veteran bigs left on the market, and here are three that could solve the Spurs' lack of big man depth.
#3 JaVale McGee
JaVale McGee played an important reserve role with the Golden State Warriors during his two seasons with the team, although the veteran center moved to the Los Angeles Lakers last summer in order to secure a more prominent role.
Following his move, the 31-year-old's minutes quickly jumped from just 9.5 per game to more than 20, and McGee rewarded Luke Walton's trust by averaging 12.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
However, with the Lakers looking to upgrade its roster this month, McGee is unlikely to return for a second year and could be available for another near basement salary. Needless to say, McGee is still a decisive figure, although he would provide much-needed depth, and if given the minutes, it is possible that the veteran could average a double-double.
#2 Greg Monroe
Greg Monroe was expected to establish himself as one of the NBA's best bigs after being selected with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 2010 draft. However, the Georgetown product has never been able to live up to his potential.
Throughout his career, the 29-year-old has dominated inside the paint but has developed little game outside of the low post. Monroe also lacks the agility and speed to defend smaller guards, but the veteran is still an effective throwback big.
Monroe had stints with the Raptors, Celtics, and Sixers during the 18-19 season, and he will once again be available on a minimum deal this summer. Monroe's lack of range won't be a problem on a Spurs team that refuses to embrace the three, and Monroe could make an impact in a limited role.
#1 Boban Marjanovic
Back in June, Boban Marjanovic stated that there was an almost 90 percent chance that he would return to the Philadelphia 76ers. However, the Sixers have since signed Kyle O'Quinn on a one-year deal, and Marjanovic will need to find a new team.
After finishing up a three-year, $21 million contract, Marjanovic is likely to be available for a veteran's minimum deal this summer, and the 30-year-old could be motivated by a return to San Antonio. Marjanovic was handed his start in the NBA by Gregg Popovich back in the 15-16 season, and the Serbian is well-aware of what it takes to succeed in a Popovich team.
In 22 games with the Sixers, Boban averaged 8.2 points and 5.1 rebounds in 13.9 minutes per game, and if the Spurs can get similar production out of the veteran, it would mark a good piece of business.
