GAME 48 DIRKIE: PJ!!

[JamesConway912]

In the 8 games, since Lively went down, Gafford has averaged:

18.9 PTS
10.6 RBS
2.4 AST
3.4 BLK
0.5 STL
73% FG%
82% FT%
+50

ELITE!

I skipped the last 5+ games or so but those are some very impressive numbers from Gafford. Really strong reaction after his number was called up & when the team needed him the most in a stretch full of adversity.

He’s not a perfect player but it’s still a luxury to have him on the roster. He’s in his mid 20s, super athletic, plays with a high motor, even signed to a fair contract, etc. Behind healthy Lively he’s probably the second best Center this organization has had since the championship.

I still have fundamental questions about his longterm fit here on the payroll given his contract situation & a trade over the summer wouldn’t surprise me, but for the foreseeable future he’s one of the most important players on the roster. Absolute blessing to have him on the squad.