After years of starting undersized forwards like David Lee at the center position, the Knicks finally have two taller, more rugged big men in Ronny Turiaf (6’10 and 245 pounds) and the Russian NBA rookie, Timofey Mozgov (7’1 and 250 pounds).
Although Turiaf appeared to be penciled in as the team’s starting center, Mozgov has impressed in practice, displaying a quick ability to pick up Mike D’Antoni’s style of play.
Mozgov started Wednesday night in the Knicks preseason match-up against the Celtics, but did not impress. He finished with 5 points, shooting 2 for 3 from the field, and had 2 steals, but furthermore, only finished with 3 rebounds and committed 4 fouls in just 15 minutes of play.
Turiaf, however, did not do much to help his case either; while he finished with 4 assists, he only pulled down 3 rebounds in 20 minutes. He also did not score.
While Turiaf is a high-octane energy type of player, Mozgov is the better offensive player with a skillful jump shot.
However, it is not his jumper that will give Mozgov a leg up on Turiaf in remaining a starter. D’Antoni has preached that Mo ...
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NBA Preview 2010-11: The Knicks Should Start Ronny Turiaf Over Timofey Mozgov
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