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Pelicans' Missi: Breakout Year Ahead?
3 Sep
Summary
- Yves Missi aims for a breakout season after a down year.
- New coach favors big lineups, potentially boosting Missi's minutes.
- Improved pick-and-roll with Murray could unlock Missi's scoring.
The New Orleans Pelicans are looking for Zion Williamson to lead a turnaround, but third-year center Yves Missi is also eyed for a significant leap. After earning All-Rookie honors in his first season, Missi's production declined last year amidst experimental lineups that hindered the team's interior defense.
With the team making few significant additions to bolster their frontcourt, Missi is the sole primary big man. New head coach Jamahl Mosley, known for utilizing traditional center minutes, is expected to increase Missi's playing time beyond the 19.7 minutes per game he averaged last season.
Missi's potential as a lob threat in the pick-and-roll, particularly with the healthy return of playmaker Dejounte Murray, offers a promising offensive avenue. If Missi can capitalize on these opportunities, he could solidify himself as a starting-caliber center for the Pelicans.
