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NBA: 5 most underrated 2017 free agents on the open market

By Evan Dyal

Apr 8, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) shoots against Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee (1) in the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) shoots against Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee (1) in the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 30, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton (2) defends Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) as he drives to the basket in the second period of game seven of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton (2) defends Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) as he drives to the basket in the second period of game seven of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

George Hill, Unrestricted

George Hill is as solid as it gets, and was a huge reason the Jazz took a big jump this year. This is a guy who has battled on the biggest stage with the Pacers and the Spurs. Hill is a solid versatile defender who is a good shooter from deep, and most importantly has always had a great assist-to-turnover ratio.

Like Holiday, the Jazz were way better with Hill on the floor. Utah was a decent 18-15 without him in the regular season, but with him they were a great 32-16. Hill also had a career year averaging 16.9 points, 4.2 assists and shooting 40 percebt from three. The downside on Hill is he is 31, and we have probably seen his best.

However, this is a player that does not rely on athleticism, so Hill should have some very good years left. Utah is looking to win now, and to keep their other star Hayward, they are going to need to keep Hill. It will be tough though as he is a unrestricted free agent.

Prediction: Stays in Utah

Other Suitors: San Antonio (Could be interested if they lose CP3, and Mills go elsewhere) Philadelphia( If they lose out on Lowry, they need a veteran PG who can shoot)

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