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2017 Orlando Magic Free Agency Preview: The Small Forwards

By Ryan Doyle

Apr 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) takes a shot in the second half as Indiana Pacers forward CJ Miles (0) defends at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers won 127-112. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) takes a shot in the second half as Indiana Pacers forward CJ Miles (0) defends at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers won 127-112. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Joe Ingles, Utah Jazz
Jan 14, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) shoots a three-pointer against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Utah Jazz defeated the Orlando Magic 114-107. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

Joe Ingles, Utah Jazz

Per Game Table
Season Age Tm G MP FG% 3P% eFG% FT% TRB AST STL TOV PTS
2016-17 29 UTA 82 24.0 .452 .441 .589 .735 3.2 2.7 1.2 1.3 7.1
Career 242 20.2 .433 .399 .559 .738 2.4 2.1 0.9 1.1 5.5

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 6/27/2017.

Not even die hard NBA fans are familiar with Joe Ingles. When it comes to free agent small forwards, they are likely focused on his teammate, Gordon Hayward, and where he might end up. But the 29-year-old Ingles has recently found himself playing an important role for an up and coming Utah Jazz squad.

For Ingles, the eye-popping numbers do not appear on his stat sheet. He plays strong defense and has become an important role player for Utah. In the playoffs, Ingles was able to shut down former Magic guard J.J. Redick and propel his team into the second round.

For Orlando, Ingles could be a major boost on the bench. With younger players like Mario Hezonja and Jonathan Isaac sharing the floor with him on the second unit, Ingles can teach the young players and act as a mentor of sorts. He certainly could space the floor with his strong 3-point shooting.

Plus, coach Frank Vogel loves players who work hard on the defensive end. He may not put up flashy numbers, but Ingles is a glue guy who could help Orlando in a plethora of ways.