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The center search: Andris Biedrins


I read an article about the affect the new owner might have on the Golden State Warriors. The link is below, but I am quoting the pertinent information.

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2010/07/28/joe-lacobs-style-and-what-it-means-for-the-future-of-the-warriors/?%20utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+kawakami-merc+%28Talking+Points+with+Tim+Kawakami%29%20&utm_content=Google+Read

Lacob sounded a lot more excited about Lee and Stephen Curry than he did about Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins.

Nothing wrong with that. I wouldn’t presume that these guys will definitely be traded. But it’s also something everybody in the league will be watching.


I have to admit that I know little about Biedrins. I rarely watch the Warriors play. He also had an injury-riddled season last year in which he only played 33 games. I gather he had surgery to repair a small tear in his abdominal muscle. He came into the league at 18 years old, and is still just 24. He has four years remaining on his contract at $9 mil per year. He's listed at 7'0" and 240 lbs, but I think he has a bit more bulk now. Here are his stats:

Year Team G GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG
04-05 GSW 30 1 12.8 0.577 0.000 0.475 1.6 2.4 3.9 0.4 0.4 0.8 0.40 2.90 3.6
05-06 GSW 68 2 14.7 0.638 0.000 0.306 1.8 2.3 4.2 0.4 0.3 0.7 0.50 2.79 3.8
06-07 GSW 82 63 29.0 0.599 0.000 0.521 3.1 6.2 9.3 1.1 0.8 1.7 1.45 3.71 9.5
07-08 GSW 76 59 27.3 0.626 0.000 0.620 3.4 6.4 9.8 1.0 0.7 1.2 1.12 3.45 10.5
08-09 GSW 62 58 30.0 0.578 0.000 0.551 3.6 7.6 11.2 2.0 1.0 1.6 1.77 3.81 11.9
09-10 GSW 33 29 23.1 0.591 0.000 0.160 1.9 5.9 7.8 1.7 0.6 1.3 0.97 3.55 5.0
Career -- 351 212 24.1 0.603 0.000 0.519 2.7 5.4 8.1 1.1 0.7 1.3 1.12 3.41 8.1

Obviously, last year was not a good year. Looking at 06/07 through 08/09, the dude averaged about a double/double along with about 1.5 blocks and almost a steal in under 30 minutes a game. He is a very efficient scorer, but I'm guessing it cuts and put backs more than real offensive skill. He has a high foul rate.


It's possible GS would like to move both Ellis and Beidrins together. In that case, I don't think the Pistons would get involved. However, if they are open to moving Biedrins alone, he might be just the kind of player who could resurrect his career in Detroit. Prince for Biedrins works straight up, but the Pistons would be taking on significant long-term salary for the risks associated with Biedrins.

Maybe GS would go for Wilcox and Max? They would still save $1 mil this year and cut $18 mil off long-term salary. The Pistons could add a second round pick or two (they have tons of them). Because of his contract and the risk, I don't think you trade for him without moving at least some long-term salary in the deal.

Is Biedrins worth a shot?

What would it take to get him?

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