NBA Free Agency: Examining The Point Guard Options
By Adam McGee
Matthew Dellavedova
Matthew Dellavedova is certainly not the most aesthetically pleasing player in the league, but his effectiveness can’t be easily questioned. The Australian has to be admired for carving out a career for himself having gone undrafted out of St. Mary’s, and in Cavaliers teams under three different coaches, in very different styles, he’s showcased his worth.
He’s not the most technically skilled player, but Dellavedova is astute enough to know his limitations and maximize his impact based on what he can do.
His brand of high energy play on both ends of the floor pushes him into the faces of his opponents, making him an irritant who can often find himself at the center of heated exchanges. Very simply, he’s the type of players who will make his teammates better, be loved by his own team’s fans, and loathed by those on the other side.
The 25-year-old’s application makes him a keen defender who won’t be beaten easily, but also gives him a hunger that reaps rewards on offense. In particular, Delly’s shooting touch commands respect with him having made 39.8 percent of his three-point attempts for his career.
For those wary of how he’d produce on a team without LeBron James and Kevin Love, Dellavedova already proved he could be effective prior to their arrival in Cleveland and could certainly be a valuable starter elsewhere.
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