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The Physical Force That Is Aron Baynes
San Antonio would be hard-pressed to physically hide Aron Baynes, who slams his 6'10", 260-pound frame around in the post, but some NBA-watchers still don't know about him yet.
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Baynes spent his first two seasons as an end-of-the-bench reserve, pounding away in garbage time or if Tiago Splitter sustained an injury-which isn't a rare occurrence. After re-signing last summer, however, Baynes has taken on more responsibilities.
The Washington State product has amassed career-high numbers, scoring 6.5 points and grabbing 4.6 rebounds over 15.9 minutes. What's more, Baynes has managed a 9.6-point, 6.7-rebound average during 15 starts.
His biggest contribution is, well, being big and physical. Baynes hasn't backed down from any opponent, trying to throw each one like a rag-doll-sometimes successfully, too.
San Antonio is never better at defensive rebounding than when Baynes is clearing space down low. The Spurs' 79.1 percent clip and Baynes' plus-2.4 difference are the highest collective and individual marks by any everyday player.
Though the efficiency of San Antonio's starters dips when he's in the lineup, Baynes has proven himself as a capable replacement for Splitter. However, as long as the Brazilian is healthy, Baynes can return to the second unit, where he's been a force.
Per NBA.com, the five-man unit of Baynes, Marco Belinelli, Diaw, Ginobili and Mills has compiled a 100.2 offensive rating compared to a stellar 75.9 defensive mark. When substituting Joseph for Mills, the numbers change to 106.1 and 87.6, respectively.
At this rate, it won't take much longer for casual fans to know Baynes' name. He's a fixture in the Spurs' rotation-and impossible to miss.
The Physical Force That Is Aron Baynes
San Antonio would be hard-pressed to physically hide Aron Baynes, who slams his 6'10", 260-pound frame around in the post, but some NBA-watchers still don't know about him yet.
D. Clarke Evans/Getty Images
Baynes spent his first two seasons as an end-of-the-bench reserve, pounding away in garbage time or if Tiago Splitter sustained an injury-which isn't a rare occurrence. After re-signing last summer, however, Baynes has taken on more responsibilities.
The Washington State product has amassed career-high numbers, scoring 6.5 points and grabbing 4.6 rebounds over 15.9 minutes. What's more, Baynes has managed a 9.6-point, 6.7-rebound average during 15 starts.
His biggest contribution is, well, being big and physical. Baynes hasn't backed down from any opponent, trying to throw each one like a rag-doll-sometimes successfully, too.
San Antonio is never better at defensive rebounding than when Baynes is clearing space down low. The Spurs' 79.1 percent clip and Baynes' plus-2.4 difference are the highest collective and individual marks by any everyday player.
Though the efficiency of San Antonio's starters dips when he's in the lineup, Baynes has proven himself as a capable replacement for Splitter. However, as long as the Brazilian is healthy, Baynes can return to the second unit, where he's been a force.
Per NBA.com, the five-man unit of Baynes, Marco Belinelli, Diaw, Ginobili and Mills has compiled a 100.2 offensive rating compared to a stellar 75.9 defensive mark. When substituting Joseph for Mills, the numbers change to 106.1 and 87.6, respectively.
At this rate, it won't take much longer for casual fans to know Baynes' name. He's a fixture in the Spurs' rotation-and impossible to miss.
