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NBA: Unheralded Players Worth Trading For

Nov 6, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison (7) after a basket against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Houston Rockets defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-110. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 26, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mirza Teletovic reacts in the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The 76ers defeated the Suns 111-104. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Mirza Teletovic, Phoenix Suns

Position: Power Forward

Age: 30

Salary: $5,500,000 (Expiring)

Slash Line: .438/.420/.692

Season Averages: 17.7 MPG, 9.2 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.0 APG, 2.0 3PM

Mirza Teletovic spent the final 42 games of his Brooklyn Nets tenure recovering from blood clots in his lungs. A fan and locker room favorite, Teletovic has completed an incredible comeback by becoming one of the NBA’s most dangerous marksmen.

As a member of the Phoenix Suns, the 30-year-old has helped raise the bar for the contemporary stretch 4.

Teletovic has converted 73 3-point field goals in 37 appearances, which ranks No. 1 amongst power forwards. He’s also No. 2 at his position in 3-point field goal percentage, sinking a highly efficient 42.0 percent of his attempts.

Having made 136 3-point field goals on 39.0 percent shooting in 2013-14, history suggests that Teletovic can maintain this level of production and efficiency.

Teletovic won’t play 35 minutes per contest, but he’s a sharpshooting big man on an expiring contract. His mere presence can alter gameplans, as the 6’9″ and 242-pound power forward is also capable of going to the post and exploiting smaller defenders.

Teletovic would provide invaluable versatility to whichever team he goes to.

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