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NBA: 6 best bang-for-buck contracts in the NBA

By Chris Murch

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 11: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Toronto Raptors during their game at Spectrum Center on February 11, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 11: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play against the Toronto Raptors during their game at Spectrum Center on February 11, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 20: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic moves against Bobby Portis #5 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 20, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Magic 112-94. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 20: Nikola Vucevic #9 of the Orlando Magic moves against Bobby Portis #5 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 20, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Magic 112-94. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

6. Nikola Vucevic

Contract: 4 year, $53 Million

Stats: 17.3 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 49% FG

Speaking of someone who needs to be on a different team. Vucevic has been the only constant in the Magic organization now for the past few seasons, and really has nothing to show for it sadly.

A 27-year-old who has averaged a double-double for a season four times, you would think he’d be making some serious coin, right? Nope, he’s on a light $12.5 Million a year deal. He hasn’t sniffed the playoffs in his six seasons in Orlando and will continue not to unless a miracle happens.

Sadly, for us fans, he still has one more year on this deal and I would be surprised if the Magic made any moves to ship him. He’s a prototypical European big man. Big, strong, good footwork, solid fundamentals and can step out and hit some mid-range shots.

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He’s an older Jokic with less vision, yet he’s still only 27. Vucevic is another guy that I would love to see on a contending team because I really think he could make a difference. He’s almost an afterthought because of how bad his team is, but I look for that to change come UFA time next summer.

All statistics and numbers via spotrac.com and espn.com

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