Charlotte Hornets: 2016 Offseason Grades
Marvin Making Money
The Batum deal was a costly deal, and from a strictly cap perspective, so was re-signing Marvin Williams to a four-year, $54.5 million deal. But paying about $13.6 million a year for such an underrated part of Charlotte’s rotation is pretty solid value under this new cap.
Though he’s never lived up to his billing as a a former No. 2 draft pick, Williams’ ability to spread the floor as a stretch-4 and defend his position has made him a viable rotation player in today’s league. It’s not unreasonable to think of this as a home team discount either.
Give Marvin Williams credit. The money that's goin around...he could've/should've got more $$. His deal gives CHA wiggle room. Good on him
— Eric Smith (@Eric__Smith) July 3, 2016
Last season, he averaged 11.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 40.2 percent from three-point range. His floor-spacing was key in the Hornets fielding the league’s ninth ranked offense and seventh most efficient three-point shooting team.
He’s not a sexy player, but this wing who was originally labeled a “bust” has slowly built a steady (and now lucrative) NBA career for himself. Though he’s already 30 years old, his defensive versatility and perimeter touch is an underrated part of Charlotte’s surprising play on both ends of the floor.
With Williams locked in for the long-term, the Hornets made sure they had two of their most important free agents coming back for another playoff run in 2016-17.
Grade: A-
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