Who is David Andersen?

This is the same question many Raptors fans have been scratching their heads asking themselves.

David Andersen is a 6’11 30 year old center from Australia, and he was acquired from the Houston Rockets for the Los Angeles Clippers 2015 second round pick and cash, a pick the Raptors acquired the pick via the Hassan Adams trade.  Andersen’s contract, with only one year remaining with a team option, will fit into the trade exception acquired in the Turkoglu-Barbosa deal.

These are Bryan Colangelo’s comments regarding David Andersen:

“David is a skilled big that gives us some insurance at the backup centre position,” said Raptors President and General Manager Bryan Colangelo. “He will also bring a veteran presence and savvy to a relatively young team.”

Andresen projects as nothing more than depth in our lineup unless injuries hit. With that said he is one of only two true centers currently on the Raptors roster, and has showed glimpses in his short NBA carer as he set a career highs with 19 points vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, and 11 rebounds vs the Indiana Pacers.

David Anderson has limited upside but projects as a plus rebounder with a knack for corralling offensive boards.   He has range out to 15 feet and can be disruptive in the paint when he uses his length effectively.

What this move does tell us is that Bryan Colangelo will no longer being going all out to address front court depth and that he will looking for the best player available in future trade discussions.

Raju Byfield is a Senior Sports Writer for Raptors Digest.

Raju Byfield also writes for Win My Fantasy League as a Senior Sports Writer/Fantasy Sports Analyst.