orlando_joe wrote:eyriq wrote:Interesting options on there, nice workdoct3r dr3 wrote:Going into free agency, there seems to be agreement that the Magic need accurate, volume 3-point shooting from the guard position, without compromising their defensive identity. (Essentially, an upgrade at the Gary Harris position). I've compiled below some of the top 3-point shooting guards in free agency and sorted them by DBPM (an estimated measure of defensive impact).
Some players that stand out:
Gary Harris - At least according to DBPM, he is actually the best defender of the bunch by a good deal. The Magic would be wise not to sacrifice too much in the way of perimeter defense in the pursuit of upgrading the volume 3-point shooting, as this was a major part of the team's identity.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - A two-time NBA Champion, this 31-year-old veteran has the next-best DBPM of the bunch. His 3-point volume and accuracy are a bit better than Gary Harris'.
Buddy Hield - Seems to have the best combination of volume (6.8 3PA/G) and accuracy (.436 3P%), with above-average DBPM for this group.
Luke Kennard - A pretty stunning .450 3P%, on fairly high volume.
Klay Thompson - Four-time NBA Champion with the greatest pure shooting reputation of the bunch. Shot the highest volume, but not the greatest percentage, and DBPM was poor this year.
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To my mind, it's not the end of the world if the Magic miss out on Paul George, Klay Thompson, and Malik Monk. There's still a chance to upgrade at guard with someone like KCP, Buddy Hield, or Luke Kennard, and maybe even have enough room to swing for a big like Nic Claxton or Isaiah Hartenstein.
so the answer is get gary harris more shots to me? other options not great improvement for the cost
Stop it right there, you make too much sense to be right. Will you also add that spot up shooters depend on their playmakers to get them the ball or you have some dignity left ?