Mozgov’s first playoff run with LeBron James and company was unsuccessful, but in June 2016, the Cavs won a historic Game 7 against the Warriors.ĭespite not seeing much action in the 2016 Finals, Mozgov still garnered interest in the following free agency period. At the time, Cleveland was looking to make a run at the Larry O’Brian Trophy and needed more insurance in their front-court to do so. The difference between Mozgov’s trade to Denver and the more recent deal with Cleveland is that in the latter deal, he was the centerpiece. Soon after Denver’s coaching staff had reserved a spot in the rotation for the 7-foot-1 big man, Mozgov was dealt to the Cleveland Cavaliers. It would take Mozgov nearly two seasons to find the kind of consistent minutes D’Antoni had given him in New York.
He was destined to have to work hard for minutes yet again, but this time, it took much longer. Mozgov was dealt to the Denver Nuggets very close to the 2011 NBA trade deadline. This early success in New York was not sustained. He was quickly able to find a niche in Mike D’Antoni’s rotation and even the starting lineup for a handful of games. During some of his more notable performances at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks’ faithful would even start arena-wide “Mozgov” chants.
Due to his outstanding size and physical prowess, in 2010, the Knicks gave Mozgov his first NBA opportunity.Īcross the river, Mozgov quickly became a fan favorite. His NBA journey got off to a late start as he played in Russia until his mid-20’s. Before becoming a Net in June, Mozgov had an interesting career path.
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