Al Horford was expected to be the Golden State Warriors’ starting center this season, but that has not been the case so far.
Through the first five games, he has not started once and has played in just three of them, averaging 23.3 minutes per appearance.
There are a few reasons behind this. For one, Horford’s physical condition means he cannot really handle back-to-back games anymore.
Also, Steve Kerr tends to favour smaller line-ups, and even when they do go bigger, he has often gone with other options.
Quinten Post explains how Draymond Green helped him defend Ivica Zubac
Kerr decided to go with Quinten Post at center for the last game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
It proved to be a good choice. Post hit four three-pointers, finishing with 12 points, while also grabbing eight rebounds and blocking a shot.
On the defensive side, he held Ivica Zubac to just 14 points and forced three turnovers. Afterwards, Post said Draymond Green played a big part in helping him limit Zubac.
“It’s really a team effort. I thought when I’m helping on the hard and pick a role for those guys to have my back, having Draymond in that backline really helps. Then you got to box him out.”
Quinten Post’s stretch-five skillset could take Al Horford’s spot
The second-year center feels his presence makes a real difference when facing teams that feature strong interior players.
“So, I thought, with me starting that kind of gives us a little more size in the starting lineup. I thought it was effective,” Post said.
His playing style mirrors Horford’s, as both possess the ability to stretch the floor with three-point shooting.
Post could earn a more consistent starting role with performances like his showing against the Clippers, despite his ongoing need for defensive development and lack of experience compared to Horford.
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