[情報] TOP 10 Free agents
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1. Marc Gasol (unrestricted)
The 2014 Defensive Player of the Year had an even better 2015 season as he
notched First Team All-NBA honors and earned the fans respect by being voted
a starter for the Western Conference in the All Star Game. All of this is to
say that Gasol's free agency couldn't have come at a better time. The
Grizzlies ground and pound style has helped showcase Gasol and he's only ever
lived in Memphis since coming to the U.S. (Pau was the Grizz's star big men
when Marc came over in 2001). Gasol is one of the best big men to hit the
open market in a long time. His combination of passing, low-post scoring and
paint defense would make him a welcomed addition to any NBA team. The New
York Knicks loom large as Gasol offers the versatility and basketball IQ to
make the triangle offense work. However, the Knicks look more like Gotham
City then the City That Never Sleeps at the moment.
2. LaMarcus Aldridge (unrestricted)
Aldridge had an up and down 2015 season. One that seemingly was going to come
to an early end until Aldridge shocked everyone by continuing to play through
a left thumb injury. His decision to play through the pain looked at first
like a sign that the big man was likely to remain with the Portland Trail
Blazers for the near future. However, as the year wound down for PDX, word
began to spread that LA was "50-50" on remaining with the Blazers. While
Portland has an adequate roster surrounding Aldridge, there are questions
whether Damian Lillard, Wes Matthews, Nic Batum and Aldridge have reached
their potential as a group. Remember Lillard is already about to turn 25 in
July, Matthews is also a free agent and Batum hasn't looked like the player
many thought he could potentially be. Aldridge is a Texan and all three teams
in his home state could potentially have the cap space to bring him in. The
San Antonio Spurs would offer the best chance to win now, while a
Harden/Aldridge/Howard big three would be very intriguing.
3. DeAndre Jordan (unrestricted)
The most athletic center in today's NBA and many analysts' choice to win
Defensive Player of the Year, Jordan had his best year ever as a NBA player.
Jordan easily averaged a double-double and made the paint a no fun zone for
opposing offenses and defenses. A big stretch for DeAndre came when Blake
Griffin went down with an elbow infection and missed about a month of action.
All Jordan did in Blake's absence was produce back-to-back 20 point, 20
rebound performances and almost netted those numbers in five other games.
Jordan along with Chris Paul kept the Los Angeles Clippers ship afloat.
Jordan's fatal flaw is obvious however, he finished this season shooting 39%
from the free throw line. As long as the "Hack-a" rules exist Jordan will be
the main victim. A return to the Clippers seems like his most likely
destination, but do not underestimate Mark Cuban's ability to throw a lot of
money his way to replace an aging Tyson Chandler.
4. Draymond Green (restricted)
The heart and soul of the likely soon to be NBA champion Golden State
Warriors, Green is in for a definite substantial pay raise this offseason.
Green will hit restricted free agency and it looks like the Warriors are
going to have to dig deep into their pockets to keep him around. Green
doesn't necessarily have the numbers of others who share this list with him,
but his true impact extends farther than a box score. Warriors coach Steve
Kerr has compared Green to the Bulls era Dennis Rodman. While none of us hope
to see Green's hair dyed or him strutting about in a wedding dress the
comparison holds true. He's their do everything guy. Need a rebound? Draymond
is probably already snatching the ball off the rim. Need a defensive stop?
Draymond is glued to the opposing team's best player. Need energy? Draymond
is there to scream and flex his teammates' and Oracle Arena through the roof.
And Green's feel for the game, passing and ball handling obviously give him
added dimensions that Rodman did not possess. Green is a Jack-Of-All-Trades
player and his hometown Detroit Pistons are ready and waiting to flush his
pockets. It's unlikely that the Warriors are going to let him go though.
5. Kawhi Leonard (restricted)
After being thrusted into the spotlight by defeating a LeBron James-led Miami
Heat team and garnering NBA Finals MVP in 2014, Kawhi Leonard didn't have the
same success in the 2015 postseason. He did manage to bring home his first
Defensive Player of the Year awards this year and he had many nights when he
showed the flashes of potential super-stardom that many pundits believe
awaits him. Yet, the Spurs exited the playoffs after just the first round and
it still remains to be seen if Manu Ginobilí and Tim Duncan are ready to
hang it up or come back for another rodeo. Tony Parker also wasn't the same
player this season and it seems that San Antonio's dynasty could finally be
coming to a close. Leonard and the Spurs were unable to come to terms before
the season and it's rare that the Spurs let one of their cornerstones hit the
open market.
6. Jimmy Butler (restricted)
The 2015 Most Improved Player showed that he can be a team's best player on
both ends of the court. With Derrick Rose again dealing with a knee injury,
Butler was able to step up his offensive output while still being the primary
defender on the opposing team's best player. With the exit of Tom Thibodeau,
it's a virtual guarantee that Butler will not lead the league in minutes per
game if he remains in the Windy City. Following their second round exit to
the the Cleveland Cavaliers, a report came out that Rose and Butler were
feuding over who is the Chicago Bulls alpha dog. Butler is the more likely of
the two to head elsewhere. Word is Butler would like to leave, so it's
possible Chicago will be forced into a sign and trade. Some Los Angeles
Lakers fans believe the bright lights of Hollywood could lure him away, but I
don't think Butler would head to the Lakers in hopes of becoming a number one
option.
7. Paul Milsap (unrestricted)
Milsap was the steal of the offseason just two years ago when the Atlanta
Hawks snatched him off the market on a two year, 19 million dollar deal.
However, the Hawks are now faced with the dilemma of re-upping him at a
premium or letting the All-Star forward walk. The Hawks showed this year that
they play a style of basketball that isn't dependent upon just one player for
their success. A style of play that got them the number one seed in the East
and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, where injuries derailed their
chances. Milsap will see an increase level of interest compared to two years
ago due to how valuable it is to have a playmaker at the power forward
position. Milsap has stretched his range back to the three point line where
he shot 35 percent in each season in ATL. Milsap is still a force to reckoned
with in the paint, on offense. He will again be a prized acquisition come
July, but this time it won't be at such a bargain.
8. Goran Dragic (player option)
Dragic had a great thing going in Phoenix. He and Eric Bledsoe were wreaking
havoc against the toughest competition the Western Conference had to offer.
Then management out thought themselves and tried to turn their dual point
guard backcourt into a trio by bringing in Isaiah Thomas. Well Thomas is now
in Boston and Dragic found his way to the Miami Heat. When healthy, a squad
of Dragic, Dwyane Wade, Luol Deng, Chris Bosh and Hassan Whiteside is a
playoff team in the East. However, down the stretch of last season health was
the biggest liability for the Heat. If Pat Riley can keep this group
together, they will quickly climb the ladder in the East. Yet, recent reports
of dissension between Wade and the front office could mean that Dragic could
slip away to one of his other preferred destinations of New York or Los
Angeles.
9. Brook Lopez (player option)
One of the best predraft comparisons I've heard for Jahlil Okafor is Brook
Lopez. While only a small handful of teams have a shot at obtaining Okafor,
any other team looking for an offensive pivot point could give Lopez a call.
The Brooklyn Nets are a complete mess. With massive amounts of money still to
be handed out to Deron Williams (three years $62 million) and Joe Johnson (2
years 47 million) the salary cap is not a friend of Brooklyn. If Brook is
comfortable sharing minutes with less talented but more athletic Mason
Plumlee a return to the Nets is possible. But maybe a situation like the one
in Dallas--a team that's won a championship and a chance to pair with another
offensive power in Dirk Nowitzki--could be enough to entice Lopez to move on.
10. Al Jefferson (player option)
Jefferson is another player that often gets brought up when people discuss
Jahlil Okafor. Big Al has discovered himself during his time with the
Charlotte Hornets and has fared well as the team's primary offensive option.
However, the Hornets haven't done the greatest of jobs surrounding him with
the shooters necessary to allow them to truly reap the benefits of his post
play. Jefferson is one of those players that is very good, but if he's the
best player on your team, it's unlikely you'll get further than a playoff
appearance. If Jefferson believes in the front office (and with Michael
Jordan's draft history that's a big if), then he could look to remain with
the Hornets and continue to be a 20-10 player--like he was during the 2013-14
season--and possibly sprinkle a couple more All-Star and All-NBA appearances
on his resume. However, after 11 years in the league, Al could be looking for
a place with title hopes.
Honorable Mention: LeBron James (not leaving Cleveland again, yet). Tim
Duncan (it's either the Spirs or retirement for Old Man River Walk) Kevin
Love, Monta Ellis, Rajon Rondo, Kris Middleton, Tobias Harris.
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