It’s becoming clear that Jakob Poeltl is one of the best all-around centers in the...
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Whether he demands it or not, the Spurs are happy to let him take control whenever he gets the chance. Meanwhile, teams that consider themselves championship contenders this season are finding reasons to covet the 7-foot-1 Austrian not only for his well-established defensive prowess, but also for all he brings at the other end of the floor.The question now is if he soon will have to enjoy playing that way somewhere else.
Yes, the Spurs headed into Sunday’s Lakers game — which Poeltl was set to miss with knee soreness — in a miserable slump, having lost nine of 10. But most nights, they’re making opponents work, and most nights it’s largely because of the guy who initiates almost everything from his spot next to the free-throw line.
He’s shooting as much as he ever has, and this season he’s still making 64.2 percent of his attempts. But the fact that he’s proving to be a positive contributor on offense only increases his value, and the Spurs will have a decision to make in the next couple of months.
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