16 – Kent Bazemore, Atlanta Hawks – 6’5″ Guard
Kent Bazemore had a magical season this past season, averaging the best numbers of his career. The 26-yearold guard hit a hug growth spurt with his time in Atlanta, establishing himself as a key playmaker and starter. Bazemore averaged 11.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, and 1.5 3PG, marking the peak of his career.
Entering what could be his third season with Atlanta and his fifth season in the league, Bazemore has shown he has entered his prime. The next determining factor is where he will spend that prime. With his UFA coming this year, he could be set to make some real money after the season he had in Atlanta.
Kent says though, “I would love to return here. I think the past two years I have take a tremendous leap.”
There he said it, he does not want to go anywhere else. Assuming the Hawks can pay him more than the $2 million he is currently making, he will be in the No. 24 Hawks jersey again next season.
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