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NBA: Ranking The Top 7 Free Agent Small Forwards

By Jack Jameson

Feb 21, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) celebrates a victory against the Boston Celtics in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) celebrates a victory against the Boston Celtics in game six of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Kent Bazemore, Atlanta Hawks, Unrestricted

2015-16 Stats: 11.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 44 FG%, 36 3PT%

After DeMarre Carroll departed for the “The 6”, Kent Bazemore was called upon to fill the hole at starting small forward for the Atlanta Hawks. Bazemore managed to fill Carroll’s role admirably and was a solid two-way player for the Atlanta Hawks.

After being known mostly for his over the top bench celebrations early in his career, Bazemore has found his role in the NBA. Bazemore can play either wing position, lining up at shooting guard 74 percent of the time in 2014-15, and small forward 79 percent last season. Early in his career, Bazemore spent some time at the point, but he is more suited playing off the ball.

Bazemore has said he wants to return to Atlanta, but also expect the New Orleans Pelicans to pursue Bazemore as one of his biggest fans. Keep in mind: former Hawks GM Danny Ferry has joined the Pelicans team as an advisor.

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