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Clippers: 5 point guards to pursue in 2016 NBA free agency

By Tom West

Jan 10, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ish Smith (1) dribbles past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 95-85. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ish Smith (1) dribbles past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 95-85. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams (52) catches the ball as Orlando Magic guard Shabazz Napier (13) defends during the second half at Amway Center. The Cavaliers won 111-76. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Mo Williams (52) catches the ball as Orlando Magic guard Shabazz Napier (13) defends during the second half at Amway Center. The Cavaliers won 111-76. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Mo Williams

No, not the Marreese Speights who has rightfully been entitled “Mo’ Buckets”, but the other Mo, who’s been somewhat forgotten at the back of the Cavaliers’ talented point guard rotation.

Mo Williams, playing behind another Clippers’ target Matthew Dellavedova, is still fully able to make a difference for a contending team. He may not quite have the same sneakiness as Prigioni to come up with steals or the athleticism and defense of Rivers, but Williams can set up an offense for 10-15 minutes a night and provide the 35.3 percent three-point shooting he did this season.

Also, at the start of this season when Williams had a chance to start 15 games in the early absence of Kyrie Irving, he fully displayed his talents as an experienced 33-year-old. In those games, he averaged 14.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, shooting 49.7 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from three, illustrating his ability to find his own shot at an efficient rate during his heaviest workload of the year.

Just look at this bounce pass off Mike Muscala‘s head from Game 2 against the Atlanta Hawks, to not only create a three-pointer in unlikely fashion, but create the basket that tied the NBA’s record for the most threes in a game.

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In all seriousness, Williams is more than capable of running the Clippers’ second unit offense when Paul is on the bench. He’d be more reliable when running pick-and-rolls than Rivers, and when he either finds his own space or has a chance to spot up from three, Williams is a more efficient shooter from distance, too.

Plus, after seeing a clear reduction in minutes and increase in DNP’s for the Cavs over the last few months, tallying a total of only 12 total minutes in the playoffs so far, Williams should be intrigued by an offer from a contender where he can actually be a notable contributor.

If the Clippers find themselves in need of a new point guard, Williams is definitely worth pursuing if Doc can persuade him to take a minimum contract.

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