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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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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 19: Los Angeles Clippers forward JaMychal Green (4) makes a layup during the game against the Indiana Pacers on March 19, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Adam Davis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

JaMychal Green

The forward hits the free agent market this summer prior to beginning his sixth season in the league. After being sent from Memphis to sunny Los Angeles, Green ended the 2018-19 season averaging 9.4 points and 6.3 rebounds as a rotational player for a young Clippers squad. With enough cap space for two max-contracts, the Clippers could be looking for more firepower and may decide to move on from their mid-season acquisition.

In 100 possessions on the floor, Green posted a 15.7 rebound rate during his stint in Los Angeles – 14.6 on the season overall – which ended as the third-highest among the Clippers roster on the year. Additionally, his total rebound percentage of 17.4 ranked 17th in the association in the 2017-18 season.

The free agent can also provide additional spacing for a team’s second unit. Almost fifty percent of his shot attempts in Los Angeles came from downtown, and the forward was able to sink 41.3% of them.

When analyzing all of Green’s shots last season, 76.1% of them involved the forward possessing the ball for less than two seconds, meaning a majority of his attempts were catch-and-shoot off a pass or a put-back after an offensive rebound. His shooting proved crucial for the team with the second-highest three-point percentage in the NBA.

Similar to Faried, Green struggles on the defensive perimeter too. So bad that he ended the year with the second-worst defensive real plus-minus out of 94 forwards. He has issues staying on the floor as well; when his numbers are inflated to per-100 possessions, he averaged 6.9 personal fouls. This may not be an issue if he were to sign with in Indiana in a limited role, but you also don’t want a player committing a litany of fouls when he’s expected to contribute positively while the starters rest.

At 28 years old, it’s doubtful Green will significantly improve any aspect of his game. Regardless, the forward could be a cheap acquisition and be help a Pacers bench that often struggled when it came to three-point shooting and rebounding.

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