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Orlando Magic Free Agency Preview: The Point Guards

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Jan 25, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Watson (32) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Watson (32) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mo Williams, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers
Apr 4, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Mo Williams (7) sets up a play during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Time Warner Cable Arena. Hornets defeated the 76ers 92-91. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Mo Williams, Charlotte Hornets
2015 Salary: $3,750,000

Season Age Tm G MP FG% 3P% eFG% FT% TRB AST STL TOV PF PTS
2014-15 32 TOT 68 29.1 .397 .342 .466 .872 2.6 6.2 0.7 2.5 2.4 14.2
2014-15 32 MIN 41 28.0 .403 .347 .469 .851 2.4 6.4 0.7 2.5 2.5 12.2
2014-15 32 CHO 27 30.8 .390 .337 .462 .892 2.8 6.0 0.6 2.6 2.2 17.2
Career 777 29.8 .434 .379 .493 .870 2.8 5.0 0.9 2.3 2.5 13.4

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 5/5/2015.

Mo Williams is a former All Star. Yes, we cannot avoid that. And yes, we know he replaced an injured Jameer Nelson for his lone All Star spot.

Williams has had a lot of bad baggage on him. Both for perception and deserved. That 46 percent effective field goal percentage and sub-40 percent field goal percentage seems in line with this guard. His reputation is not as a true point guard, but more as a gunner.

That is never a good sign if you are relying on him to be a starter. But coming off the bench?

Williams had a strong end to the season for the disappointing Hornets, and that could help him get one more contract. He cannot be expecting to start though. At least, not if he wants to play for a winning team.

Williams is the kind of player the Magic might be looking for coming off the bench — someone who can provide instant offense. But Williams is likely not capable of filling that role any more.

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