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NBA: 5 Worst Free Agent Signings Of 2015

By Colby Giacubeno

Dec 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert (4) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Cavaliers defeated the Nuggets 93-87. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert (4) in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. The Cavaliers defeated the Nuggets 93-87. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 12, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes (12) looks to pass the ball during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes (12) looks to pass the ball during the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Aron Baynes, Detroit Pistons

The Deal: Three years, $20 million

2015-16 statistics: 5.2 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 0.5 BPG, 13.8 MPG

When the announcement of Baynes’ contract was announced, it was one of many that made NBA fans wonder if GMs had been intoxicated throughout the summer.

The Pistons needed to patch up the depth in the frontcourt after Greg Monroe signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. Baynes was coming off a solid season with the San Antonio Spurs and showed signs that he could be one of the more productive backup centers for the future.

Minutes for Baynes remain scarce because of Andre Drummond‘s rise as one of the top two centers in the NBA. Still, the idea of Baynes playing less this season than he did on the Spurs the previous season wasn’t the plan for Detroit when bringing Baynes in on his rather hefty contract.

Luckily for Detroit, the signing of Baynes isn’t hurting them significantly. In fact, the Pistons are 23-19 and currently hold the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. Lead by the duo of Drummond and point guard Reggie Jackson, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them jump a spot or two when the season is said and done.

Looking ahead to next summer, the Pistons, like every team in the NBA, will have more money to play with to sign assets, but they may be regretting the amount they are owing to Baynes considering his lack of production.

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