2022 NBA Free Agency: 3 small forwards that need to be signed

2022 NBA Free Agency: 3 small forwards that need to be signed – Ben McLemore

It is incredibly puzzling that Ben McLemore is still a free agent this late in 2022 NBA Free Agency. Not only has the veteran been a quality rotational piece throughout his career, but he just had the second most productive season of his NBA career. On top of that, he is just 29-years-old and has plenty of good basketball left to be played.

McLemore’s long distance shooting is his most desirable attribute, having hit 36.3 percent of his triples on 4.3 attempts per contest in nine seasons. The guard is a lethal catch-and-shoot threat on the perimeter, which would help shore up a team’s three-point shooting on impact.

Due to his hot outside shooting, McLemore has been a solid bench scorer throughout his career, having averaged nine points per game, including 10.2 on average this past season. He could be a massive spark on the offensive end for teams that need a dose of scoring and perimeter shooting off the bench.

Despite a rather productive year last season, McLemore is likely looking at a “prove it deal” for the 2022-23 NBA season. There is a long list of contenders on which the guard make a tremendous addition, with the Dallas Mavericks and Toronto Raptors being two of them.

Adding McLemore would help provide more shooting, battle-tested experience, and strong play in the second unit as these two up-and-coming contenders look to take a leap next season. Only time will tell, but Ben McLemore should be on an NBA roster sooner rather than later.