2017 NBA free agency: 5 worst signings of the summer

5. Langston Galloway, Detroit Pistons: Three years, $21 million

This deal seems curious on a number of levels.

Firstly, the Pistons’ existing roster composition makes the Langston Galloway acquisition slightly puzzling. Already in tow is starting point guard Reggie Jackson, who has three years and $51.1 million remaining on his deal. Also, backup point guard Ish Smith still has two years and $12 million left on his deal.

Thus, signing Galloway on a multi-year deal on the surface appears to be superfluous. While Galloway is capable of playing off the ball, his primary role is as a ball-handler. And at just 6’2″, combined with the addition of Avery Bradley, it doesn’t appear there will be significant time for Galloway to perform at either guard spot.

Last season, Galloway averaged 7.9 points in 20.2 minutes per game, which included shooting at an impressive 39.0 percent clip from downtown. Galloway’s overall efficiency, however, was another story. He struggled to convert when venturing inside the three-point line, shooting at just a 35.7 percent clip within 16 feet of the rim. Considering this made up 20.6 percent of his total field goal attempts, it’s clearly an area of concern.

Overall, the signing seems to either be the sign of desperation, or a prelude to further moves being made this offseason by Pistons head coach and president of basketball operations, Stan Van Gundy.