NBA Free Agency: 3 best landing spots for Mike Conley Jr.
By Corey Rausch
After one of the most exciting seasons in recent Utah Jazz history, one major decision looms large over the offseason ahead in NBA free agency. Mike Conley Jr. is a free agent and will have no shortage of suitors for his services. He will be 34 years old when next season begins He just made his first All-Star appearance at long last this season so the market for Conley should be interesting.
This is all about winning right now. Conley is likely looking to sign his last big contract and will be looking to compete at the top of the league after helping push the Jazz to the top record in the league this season. Finding the right spot for him to be a complimentary star in a role where he can pick his spots around other primary scorers will be essential to take advantage of what Conley brings to the court.
Mike Conley finally got the All-Star nod he had long desired this season. Now, there are three teams above the rest where he fits best in NBA free agency.
Conley has played for two teams in his entire career, both in the Western Conference. For the three teams on this list, two of them are in the Western Conference and have the potential to be true title contenders with Conley on the court. The Eastern Conference team would find themselves to be a perfect personality fit while giving Conley a chance to showcase his talents on the biggest stage of his career. Let’s start there.