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There’s no shortage of players on the free agent market for the Pacers

By Jordan Brandenburg

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 17: The Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations, Kevin Pritchard is introduced to the media during a press conference at the Indiana Pacers Training Facility at St. Vincent Center on December 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 17: The Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations, Kevin Pritchard is introduced to the media during a press conference at the Indiana Pacers Training Facility at St. Vincent Center on December 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 04: Michael Carter-Williams #1 of the Houston Rockets passes down court against the Indiana Pacers at Toyota Center on October 4, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Michael Carter-Williams

There’s a name you don’t hear quite as often as many people anticipated you might after the guard won the 2013 Rookie of the Year award. Peaking during his initial campaign, the journeyman hasn’t been able to replicate his award-winning numbers.

However, his stint with the Orlando Magic at the end of this past season showed he’s able to still help a team.

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The guard saw minimal action with the Rockets before being sent to Chicago along with cash in January. After being waived by the Bulls on the same day, Carter-Williams signed two ten day contracts with Orlando two months later. His solid play led to the Magic retaining his services for the remainder of the season prior to the NBA playoffs. Backing up D.J. Augustin, the free agent averaged fourteen points, 12.3 rebounds, and 10.6 assists per-100 possessions.

This jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none style of play could be an asset on a limited basis for a contending team. He’s averaged 10.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists over his six-year career.

However, his 25.1% career three-point percentage isn’t promising to the Pacers vision, but the guard probably wouldn’t find himself in many scenarios where he’s taking numerous attempts from deep regardless.

Let me preface by saying Carter-Williams should be at the end of the list for free agent targets. If the Pacers can acquire an A-level point guard before the season starts, the former ROTY could help fill minutes when needed in Indiana’s backcourt.

If MCW is averaging 25 minutes a night, that team better be in the lottery. However, in the wake of injury or poor performance from a young guard, the Swiss Army knife could spark a second a unit on an as needed, if needed basis.

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