Complex sentence: The 7 ft 2 ¾ in (2.20m), 245 lbs. (111 kg) center was a great defensive player, Tkachenko could block out 2-3 opponents to give teammates a chance to grab a rebound.
Split into simpler sentences: The 7 ft 2 ¾ in (2.20m), 245 lbs. (111 kg) center. A great defensive player, Tkachenko could block out 2-3 opponents to give teammates a chance to grab a rebound.