NBA: Five Under-The-Radar Free Agents Your Team Needs To Know

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Apr 28, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) dribbles the ball against LA Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the fourth quarter in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /

Joe Ingles, RFA

Position: Small Forward
Age: 29 (10/2/1987)
Experience: 3rd Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .452/.441/.735
2016-17 Season Averages: 24.0 MPG, 7.1 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.7 APG, 1.2 SPG, 1.5 3PM

Joe Ingles showed the world what Utah Jazz fans have been saying for roughly three seasons: the man can play. Although Gordon Hayward may be the star small forward in Utah, Ingles plays a critical role tointhe team’s success on both ends of the floor.

On a 51-win team, Ingles has proven to be selfless offensively, rugged defensively, and one of the more quietly versatile role players in the NBA.

Offensively, Ingles is an accurate 3-point shooter who can work without the ball and find openings to get his shot off. He’s also a capable facilitator who can create at an acceptable level off the bounce and put his teammates in a position to score.

That much was proven when Ingles dished out 11 assists during Utah’s Game 3 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs.

Slow Mo Joe had 15 games with at least five assists in 2016-17, which further supports the belief that he can facilitate. He also held his own on defense as a physical player who isn’t afraid to take a charge or get into a player’s jersey.

Ingles isn’t the type of player who will provide a team with consistently elite production, but he’s an experienced wing who can do a bit of everything and compete on both ends of the floor.