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NBA: Identifying the best value signings of free agency

By Dillon Dente

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a basket by Stephen Curry #30 in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 12: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a basket by Stephen Curry #30 in Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 12, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 27: Enes Kanter #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder guards Willie Reed #35 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on December 27, 2016 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 27: Enes Kanter #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder guards Willie Reed #35 of the Miami Heat during a game at American Airlines Arena on December 27, 2016 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Best Value in Class Rank C: Willie Reed

Class Rank C average: $3,723,903.55 per Win Share
Willie Reed: $375,000.00 per Win Share

Rarely do things ever turn out how you’d expect with stats like these, but when I began brainstorming these formulas to see who the best value signing was, I suspected it was Reed. Outside of the disappointing off-the-court issues Reed has had this summer, this signing was a great one for the Clippers.

Reed is still a work in progress and continues to learn, but on the floor for the Heat last season, Reed held his own playing behind Hassan Whiteside. Reed averaged just 14 minutes per game last season, but his per-36 minutes were pretty good. In the seven games that Reed actually did play more than 20 minutes last season, he averaged about 15 points and 8 rebounds.

Reed’s value certainly spikes because of his rather humble Clipper contract, but judging by the second half of last season, Reed’s Heat team was a quality club and he no doubt contributed value. Reed’s 3.6 win shares and modest, but positive 0.4 VORP make his $1.5 Million signing the best value of any free agent this summer.

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