If not, do other scenarios exist in which Asik could still factor in successful for the Pelicans?
Oleh Kosel: No, Asik cannot replicate a Bogut-type of role within an offense similar to the Warriors, but he shouldn't be asked to go down that road. In Rick Adelman's three seasons with the Timberwolves, Minnesota finished 4th, 11th and 4th in pace. Remember, they had Nikola Pekovic and Kevin Love manning the 4 and 5 spots. Great outlet passing and designated personnel (Rubio, Martin, Brewer) leading fastbreaks were key.
Asik has strengths which we've harped over profusely here at TBW: defense and rebounding.