Yves Missi brings a rim-protecting backup role into his third Pelicans season
Yves Missi, 22, is a 6-11 center for the New Orleans Pelicans with two seasons of experience. He is not on the injury report. A report dated Oct. 20 says the Pelicans exercised his option.
By the Pelicans Nightly Desk · updated 1 h ago01The story of the nightWhat last season looked likeMissi played 66 games last season.
Missi played 66 games last season. He averaged 5.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 19.7 minutes. He shot 54.4 percent from the field and did not make a 3. His free throw percentage was 55.9. His usage rate was 12.2, so few plays ran through him. His plus-minus was -0.6. His biggest game came April 5 against Orlando. He had 18 points and 13 rebounds in 39.8 minutes, about twice his usual playing time.
02October so farHis minutes in October match last season's role.
His minutes in October match last season's role. He played between 17.4 and 19.3 minutes in each of four games. On Oct. 8 against Miami he had 11 points and 9 rebounds in a loss. He grabbed 9 rebounds again on Oct. 14 against Dallas, a win. On Oct. 16 against Washington he had 6 points and 7 rebounds and was +3.0. He was -20.0 against Oklahoma City on Oct. 6, though New Orleans won that game.
Missi5.7 ppg
