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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 22, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson (54) drives for the basket during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson (54) drives for the basket during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Patrick Patterson, Unrestricted

Ahh the RPM King!!! For as long as Patterson has been a Raptor, the Drakes play much better when he is on the floor. That is because Patterson is a master of the little things. An expert screener, who can both roll and pop.

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His 37 percent shooting from deep helps spread the floor for Kyle Lowry and DeMar Derozan. Patterson is also a versatile defender, and with his strength is capable of guarding some of the best scorers in the league.

I know he didn’t have the best playoffs, but this is alpha who can simply help teams win. Every team in the league now is looking for versatile wings, who can shoot and guard multiple positions.

Patterson is an unrestricted free agent and 28, so he will get plenty of offers. A lot depends on if Toronto decides to blow it up or not. He could be a casualty, if they want to re-sign Lowry and Serge Ibaka.

Prediction: Houston (He has played there before, and they need more versatile defenders)

Other Suitors: Washington (would be huge upgrade for their bench) Denver (See Houston Comment)

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Honorable Mentions:

Alan Williams, Nerlens Noel, Nikola Mirotic, Otto Porter, Kelly Olynk.

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