Mavericks forward front leaned in the role of changes in the middle of the center
Dallas – when 6’7 “Kessler Edwards signed a two-way contract with Dallas Mavericks Before the NBA 2024-25 Season, he would probably never predict that Dallasa initial center would be in February. However, it was his role in recent action followed by Mavs’s many injuries.
On Friday, Edwards and Mavs earned a 108-113 victory against Miami heat. Eight Maverika is turned off for the game, including Kirie Irving and Klay Thompson. Four centers Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafturd and Dwight Powell, are currently out of injuries.
As a result, Edwards started games in the center.
It was on Thursday Dante Exum that led the way. The MAVS’s guard scored 27 points to go along with four assists and three jumps. Edwards, however, enjoyed great performance. The product of the pepper finished the game with 15 points, nine jumps and three assists.
“They stated me like a center on boxing, I can’t believe,” Edwards told reporters after the game. “I have a lot of help my teammates. The coach just crosses me through every game.”
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Now 6’7 “is not very small, but it’s short for central position. Kilo Kelley, a two-way player, is 7’0 tall, but has a limited NBA experience. Kelley is the only healthy MAVS center now available, and he received several minutes. The Main Coach Jason Kidd is to trust Edwards at the moment as the starting center.
So how familiar is the Edwards with the position of the center?
“It’s been a minute (since he played the center), a little in high school, high school,” Edwards said. “But yes, it’s been a long time.”
However, Edwards accepts the role. The game is difficult and Mavericks located ways to win despite the roster that is paid by injuries.
Mavericks hope to have a healthier roster after interrupting all the stars. With what’s said, MAV centers can go for a moment, so Edwards can eventually spend more time in position in future games.
2025-02-15 01:00:00
