The Thunder are starting to give 23-year old center Cole Aldrich more of a look this year. He has played in 14 games (0 starts) for the Thunder so far this year and he is averaging 8.3 minutes, 2.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.1 assists per game. Aldrich is shooting 53.6% from the floor and 90% from the free throw line so far this year. He has now played in 32 games (0 starts) in his first two years with the Thunder and he’s averaging 8.0 minutes, 1.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game. The Thunder are likely going to eventually use Aldrich as the backup center over Nazr Mohammed starting in 2012-12, if he looks like he can handle the job.
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