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Los Angeles Clippers: Three Undervalued Free Agent Prospects in 2019

By Abhishek S

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 27: Jerry West and Steve Balmer enjoy the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers on March 27, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 27: Jerry West and Steve Balmer enjoy the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and LA Clippers on March 27, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 4: Khris Middleton #22 of Team World handles the ball against Team Africa during the 2018 NBA Africa Game as part of the Basketball Without Borders Africa on August 4, 2018 at the Time Square Sun Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 4: Khris Middleton #22 of Team World handles the ball against Team Africa during the 2018 NBA Africa Game as part of the Basketball Without Borders Africa on August 4, 2018 at the Time Square Sun Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

KHRIS MIDDLETON – SG/SF (PLAYER OPTION)

Versatile, unselfish and undervalued are terms you’d often associate with Khris Middleton. The 27 year old’s ability to govern both ends of the floor has made him a sought after prospect in the league. Having entered the NBA with outside shooting as a primary attribute, he’s established himself as a genuine offensive threat by working incessantly on polishing his game. Posing sufficient length and defensive prowess to cover multiple positions, he has regularly featured as a two and a small ball three.

Continual growth under the tutelage of the illustrious Jason Kidd has aided his development into a scorer and a secondary ball-handler. A borderline All Star in the prior season, he’d managed to glide past the 20 point per game mark at an impressive 46% chip. Alongside The Greek Freak he aided the Bucks in posting up a meritorious Offensive Rating of 107.8.

Should the Clippers fall short in their attempt to woo superstar free agents, Middleton could prove to be an astute pickup. On the contrary, if the front office accomplishes its task of attracting franchise changing talent, Middleton could serve as a potent third choice scoring option. In addition to corresponding with LA’s current timeline, he would also fit Doc Rivers’ system like a glove.

His potential reunion with a former coach (with the Detroit Pistons) who happens to be the Clippers’ current President of Basketball Operations, Lawrence Frank, should impart a sense of excitement among the Clippers fanbase. Barring inflated offers from fellow franchises, the South Carolina native would represent good value for the Clippers.

PROJECTED OFFER : 80-85 Million, 4 Years.

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