Milos Teodosic: Joe Thornton (San Jose Sharks)
When Milos Teodosic signed with the Clippers in the summer of 2017, fans were anticipating a new great playmaker. And playmake he did, as Teodosic has several highlights of his flashy passing ability.
Joe Thornton is one of the best playmakers in the NHL in the last 25 years, winning a Hart Memorial Trophy, an Art Ross Trophy, and an outrageous 125 points in the 2005-2006 season. Add on to his resume four All-Star team appearances, and you’ll start to get a grasp of how good Thornton was in his prime.
Now, Teodosic came into the league in his 30’s and likely wont be an MVP or an All-Star in his career, but he and Thornton are both in a class of their own when it comes to setting up their teammates.
Jawun Evans: John Scott (Retired)
Jawun Evans is currently fighting for a roster spot as we get closer to the star of the season. To stay on the team, he’ll have to do what he does best, the stuff that isn’t on the stat sheet.
He is a gritty defender but will likely never be a star. Fans of other teams may not even know who Evans is, very similar to John Scott, formerly of the Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks. Scott was not a household name by any means, but fans of the many teams he played for appreciated what he did.
If Evans stays in the league, his career may end up looking like Scott’s did.
Johnathan Motley: Anson Carter (Retired)
Anson Carter was never a star in his career, but a very solid third or fourth option, reaching 60 points twice with the Edmonton Oilers. Carter is one of the few NHL players to have dreadlocks. Many players in NBA history have had similar hair to Carter’s, but out of active players, Johnathan Motley is the closest. Since he came into the league, his hair has been nearly identical to Carter’s during his playing days. Their hair is very cool, but it raises a question: how did they get Carter’s helmet to stay on?