Rodney McGruder
2018-2019 salary: $1,544,951 (not guaranteed until June 30)
Rodney McGruder‘s case is an interesting one, but it’s certainly not a difficult choice.
The LA Clippers made the move to add McGruder on April 9, opting to fill their final roster spot with the hard-working swingman. But because he had played for the Miami Heat after March 1 of this year, he wouldn’t be eligible for the playoffs.
It was a bit of a shock at first that the Clippers wouldn’t go for someone that could assist them in their fight against the Golden State Warriors, since they’d need all the help they could get. But after a while, fans began to see the bigger picture.
McGruder has yet to make a lot of money during his NBA career, and he likely won’t earn all that much this summer, either. That would make him a cheap add to next year’s roster, which will be helpful if the Clippers end up devoting a large portion of their cap to a superstar or two.
He’ll do enough to help fill out the bench on both sides of the ball, especially if he can bring his three-point percentage back near the 42.9 percent he shot from range in 2017-2018.
It sounds like he already fits in well with LA’s culture, and he’s enjoyed his time being with the team thus far. If the Clippers do choose to extend a small offer his way, fans should look forward to seeing him at STAPLES.