Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott don choose open competition instead of quick decision to take di place of Mark Williams wey dey sideline for centre. Ott tell journalists say im plan to "let the preseason play out" before im name starter, and di decision fit only come "a couple of days" before di Oct. 21 opener, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
Rookie Khaman Maluach don already start im case. Di South Sudanese big man spend part of offseason training with Suns star Devin Booker after im personally reach out to am. Maluach say im want to understand wetin Booker need from im frontcourt partners.
"E be like say e be coach by imself," Maluach talk. "I dey learn plenti from am, plenti stuff wey di coaches no see wey im see as player when dem blitz am."
Oso Ighodaro, one Nigerian-American centre, get di small edge because of im previous NBA experience. Maluach get long-term upside as young talent wey still dey find im feet. With Williams out, both of dem fit expect meaningful preseason minutes as Ott dey weigh im options ahead of new season.
