Miami guard Goran Dragic is an elite point guard option for FanDuel NBA rosters, especially during home games.
After overcoming back spasms, Goran Dragic has elevated his play to become a force in FanDuel NBA leagues and prime candidate to be dealt before next month’s trade deadline.
As teams begin proposing offers for Miami’s talented point guard, with Orlando trying to pry him away by proposing a deal involving Nikola Vucevic and a future first round selection, Dragic’s trade value is at its highest level.
Back spasms forced Dragic to miss three out of four games in late December, but once his health was restored, he became the focal point of the Heat’s offense. During eight games this month, Dragic is averaging 21.5 points and shooting 51.7 percent from the field.
Along with his elevated scoring production, Dragic has contributed 5.1 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 0.9 steals per game since the start of 2017. The effective scoring figures have generated 33.1 points in FanDuel NBA league play during the eight game run.
Thursday night against Dallas, Dragic submitted his most prolific shooting performance of the season, scoring 32 points on 11-of-15 shooting from the field and connected on each of his four attempts from beyond the arc.
Late in the contest, Dragic even put the game out of reach as he connected from well beyond the three-point line with the shot clock running down.
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While his time playing home games at American Airlines Arena may be limited, as Miami may attempt to rebuild its roster. With just 13 victories this season, the second fewest in the league, the team may look to move on from Dragic, to acquire additional draft picks.
Playing in Miami has proven to be extremely beneficial for Dragic, as he has posted 22.1 points during home games and 17.4 points on the road. Only New Orleans forward Anthony Davis has a more drastic scoring difference between home and away games than the 4.7 points of Dragic.
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Any team in need of a point guard would strongly consider Dragic, as he is under contract for at least the next two years and has a player option for the 2019-20 season.
In his ninth season, Dragic has become a legitimate threat from beyond the arc, connecting 1.6 times a night from beyond the arc at a 41 percent clip, both serving as career-highs.
Dragic is one of just three players, along with Toronto guard Kyle Lowry and Memphis guard Mike Conley, averaging at least 19 points, 6.0 assists and shooting 40 percent from three-point range this season.
Plenty of interest surrounds Dragic, as he is one of the most talented players seemingly available at the 2017 NBA trade deadline.
Dragic is a viable FanDuel NBA roster option any night, especially when he is playing in front of the crowd at American Airlines Arena.