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2018 NBA Free Agency: OKC Thunder must pursue passing guru Milos Teodosic

By Lawrence George

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 25: Milos Teodosic #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball as DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on March 25, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 25: Milos Teodosic #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball as DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on March 25, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – MARCH 25: Milos Teodosic #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball as DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on March 25, 2018 in Toronto, Canada.  (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

Milos Teodosic:

After spending 13 years playing professionally in Europe, Serbian Milos Teodosic finally made his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Clippers last season. Widely regarded as one of the best passers in the world, the Serb wowed NBA audiences with his tremendous vision and timing. While injuries certainly took a toll on his playing time last year, he was solid averaging 9.5 points, 4.6 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 25 minutes per game.

Teodosic is an intelligent player with an exceptionally high IQ. He takes what the defense gives him and more often than not, makes the correct reads. His magnificent feel for the game is Chris Paul-esque. Rarely is the Serbian rushed and his ability to allow plays to unfold is exceptional.

In the Clippers 108-95 win over the Phoenix Suns, Teodosic put on a passing clinic. He posted 6 points (2-7 from the field, 2-5 3-PT) and 8 assists in 27 minutes.

The various ways he assists on baskets is outstanding. From the pick and roll to fast break, his exceptional passing ability makes everyone an offensive threat. Employing Teodosic to run an OKC break is a tantilizing proposition.

Westbrook is a turnover machine. Lowering his usage and playing him beside a natural point guard is key to unlocking OKC’s full offensive potential.

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