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Atlanta Hawks: 5 potential free agent targets in 2017

By Brendan Galella

Feb 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (11) drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters (11) drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 10, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) is defended by Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) is defended by Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Serge Ibaka, PF

The Atlanta Hawks could have an opportunity to bring in similar production to Paul Millsap at a much reduced cost by signing Serge Ibaka.

According to the contract value estimation tool from Sports Illustrated Ibaka will receive a two-year, $37 million deal this summer — a perfectly reasonable contract for a team entering a rebuilding mode and a player looking to reestablish himself as an elite player.

Ibaka is no longer the rim protector he once was during his stint in Oklahoma City, which resulted in him leading the league in total blocks for consecutive seasons.

The tenure of Ibaka in both Toronto and Orlando last season may be viewed negatively, but he still managed to quickly adapt to new systems.

Even though he lasted just 56 games with the Magic, he became the first player in franchise history to reject 50 shots and convert 50 shots from three-point range in the same season.

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His time with the Raptors produced an average of 2.1 made shots from three-point range a game, the best mark of his career.

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