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Boston Celtics: 3 free agents the C’s should consider signing this offseason

By Mark Nilon

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 27: The Detroit Pistons honor Kobe Bryant wearing number "8" and "24" on their jerseys prior to a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons on January 27, 2020 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 27: The Detroit Pistons honor Kobe Bryant wearing number "8" and "24" on their jerseys prior to a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons on January 27, 2020 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 2020 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Kent Bazemore, SG

First up on our list we have Kent Bazemore who, though by no means a star, has made a name for himself as a fantastic two-way role player. Suiting up for both the Portland Trailblazers and the Sacramento Kings in 2019-20, the eighth year pro has produced admirably during the final year of his current contract, boasting averages of 8.7 points, 4.3 boards and 1.1 steals per game on 34 percent shooting from deep.

At 6-5 with an impressive wingspan of 7-0, the shooting guard has proven capable of defending players at positions spanning from the one all the way down to even the four — occasionally a small-ball five as well.

By no means an offensive specimen — though has managed to average double-digit points for an entire season on four separate occasions — Bazemore has shown he can hold his own in the scoring department. However, the shooting guard has made a career for himself focusing on the defensive side of the ball:

"“I was never on any high-scoring teams. In high school we scored, like, 45 points a night; college was low-to-mid 60s. So it was always a physical style of play, defensive, just stopping other teams. That was our focus every night. We were never really focused on offense. Just running good sets and moving the ball, and then defensively, is where I learned how to make an impact on the game.”"

Adding Bazemore to a second unit already consisting of Marcus Smart would make Boston’s bench one of the most menacing units in the NBA. His ability to space the floor (shoots 35 percent from deep for his career), guard multiple positions and scrappy play style should prove to only benefit the Boston Celtics is signed via free agency.

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