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NBA Free Agency: A starting 5 of the most overrated free agents

By Vince Massara

Mar 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) drives to the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) drives to the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 25, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) reacts after scoring a basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
April 25, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) reacts after scoring a basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

J.J. Redick, SG, Unrestricted

His story?

An off-ball shooter who has improved as his career has progressed. An expert at scoring off screens and is now a very solid team defender. Redick has bounced around the league until finding a semi long-term home at the LA Clippers.

How was his season?

After another season of close but not close enough with the Clippers, Redick was a part of the on fire starting lineup. With other key players, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin looking to go on the market, JJ’s future in LA may rely on the move of his teammates.

Redick posted his worst plus-minus statistic since the 2012-13 season. Along with this, his three-point shooting percentage was its lowest since his first season in LA.

Why is he overrated?

Now, I hear you. “JJ Redick is one of the league’s best sharpshooters, how can he be overrated?”

Well, in a way I would agree with you. However, JJ is looking to sign between $18-$20 million a season. So turns out we’re both wrong, JJ can be overrated.

Redick’s only real skill has been as an off-ball assassin. However, he is making fewer three-pointers every season. As Redick gets older, his solid defense can easily disappear with what is left of his athleticism. Paying an aging shooter $20 million a season sounds like a luxury too great for any team who can afford to pay it.

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