Vincent Poirier Joins Anadolu Efes: A Key Addition to the Turkish Powerhouse

How the Former Real Madrid Center's Stats and Skills Could Transform Efes Istanbul's Game Plan

After more than 3 years and over 230 games with Real Madrid, 30-year-old French center Vincent Poirier has signed a 3-year deal with Anadolu Efes in Turkey.

What kind of impact will Vincent Poirier have on this new project?

Game-changer for Anadolu?

Let's take a look at some key stats from this Euroleague season and see how he stacks up against the current Efes Istanbul players.

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1-Impact on 2-Point Shots

Vincent Poirier is incredibly reliable near the rim, boasting a 67.5% shooting percentage. This season at Anadolu, only Oturu did better with 68.4%. Roland Smits, another new addition to the Turkish club, shot 62.9%.

It's also worth noting Poirier's shooting volume—averaging 8.7 two-point attempts in 30 minutes, which would have made him the player with the highest volume on the team.

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2-Rebounds

What can we say about rebounds? Vincent Poirier was more than crucial in this aspect for Real Madrid, and if we compare him to the players on the Turkish team this 23-24 season, he would have been outstanding.

With a 16.7% offensive rebounding rate, he provides several second-chance opportunities for his team each game. Absolutely vital. Tyrique Jones reached a solid 14.7%. In defensive rebounds, Vincent achieved a very high 19.3%, a stat only surpassed by Osmani with 19.6%.

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3-Pick and Roll Roller

A player with a high volume in this game situation but also, and most importantly, with great accuracy, scoring 1.40 points per possession. Almost on par with Pleiss (1.46 ppp, but with much fewer possessions per game).

No doubt, Vincent Poirier is going to be an essential player for these situations.

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4-Cuts

Another offensive situation where Vincent Poirier stands out is in Cuts. We fondly remember those alley-oops with Chacho, for example. Vincent had a high volume with a very high accuracy as well, scoring 1.47 points per possession.

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5-Pick and Roll Handler - Defense

Because he also contributes on defense, we can see that when it comes to defending the ball handler in pick and rolls, he reduces the opponent's accuracy to just 0.73 points per possession. This is a very important stat for this defensive situation. At Anadolu Efes this season, only Bryant has been at this level.

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Vincent Poirier's farewell to Real Madrid

On Vincent Poirier's X-account (@viinze_17P)

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Vincent Poirier's move to Anadolu Efes is set to make a significant impact. His reliability near the rim, impressive rebounding stats, and effectiveness in various playtypes like Pick & Roll and Cuts make him a standout addition. On offense, his 67.5% shooting percentage and ability to generate second-chance opportunities with his offensive rebounds are invaluable. Defensively, his ability to lower opponents' effectiveness in Pick and Roll situations to just 0.73 points per possession highlights his all-around game. Comparing these stats to current Efes players shows that Poirier is not only a solid fit but a potential game-changer for the team. At just 30 years old, he brings experience and skill that will undoubtedly enhance Anadolu Efes' performance in the coming seasons.

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