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2017 Orlando Magic Free Agent Preview: The Shooting Guards

By Bill Johnson

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Vince Carter #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts to his three pointer during a 111-107 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on November 16, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Vince Carter #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts to his three pointer during a 111-107 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on November 16, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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Kyle Korver, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers
Feb 8, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kyle Korver (26) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers forward Glenn Robinson III (40) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Cleveland defeated Indiana 132-117. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Kyle Korver, Cleveland Cavaliers

Per Game Table
Season Age Tm G MP FG% 3P% eFG% FT% TRB PTS
2016-17 35 TOT 67 26.2 .464 .451 .621 .905 2.8 10.1
2016-17 35 ATL 32 27.9 .439 .409 .571 .889 2.8 9.5
2016-17 35 CLE 35 24.5 .487 .485 .667 .933 2.8 10.7
Career 1031 26.5 .443 .431 .571 .880 3.1 10.0

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 6/28/2017.

Kyle Korver has one skill: shooting. But he is one of the best to do it. Korver is not going to put the ball on the floor, and he is a liability on defense. But he will hit the open 3-pointer consistently. He still has one of the largest gravity scores in the league. Defenses pay attention to him every moment he is on the floor.

Korver seemed to struggle in the playoffs for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he still shot a respectable 39.1 percent from 3-point range. Any time Korver shoots, it is expected to go in.

Korver just completed a four-year, $24-million contract. His limitations as a player mean his market should remain around that range. And that could put him int eh Magic’s wheelhouse if he is looking to leave Cleveland and passes on contenders.

Even though he is limited, he can still play a valuable role for the Magic. He can give them some scoring off the bench, but he can also be a mentor to the younger players.

The Magic lack shooting and not only can Korver provide that, but he can possibly help other Magic players become better shooters. In his time in Cleveland, there were reports Korver was giving advice to Cavalier players.

Korver helped Tristan Thompson with his free throw shooting. Korver also gave advice to LeBron James regarding his free throw shooting. If one of the greatest players of all time can benefit from Korver’s knowledge, he can surely help the Magic players.

The Cavaliers invested a future first-round pick for Korver, so the assumption is they would want to keep him. But with the Cavaliers current payroll, the luxury tax considerations to signing him could be a deterrent.