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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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SACRAMENTO, CA – JANUARY 11: Milos Teodosic #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots a layup against the Sacramento Kings on January 11, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Shooting Ability:

Teodosic surprised many with his ability to finish at the rim and knock down perimeter jumpers. The Serbian shot 65 percent at the rim, 45 percent from the mid-range and a surprising 38 percent from deep. On catch and shoot threes, the Serbian was a lethal 43.5 percent.

Oklahoma City struggled mightily from deep last season, converting on just 35.5 percent of their attempts (23rd). Even though Paul George, Carmelo Anthony and Alex Abrines converted at 40.1, 35.7 and 38 percent respectively, others on the roster struggled to graze the rim. Patrick Patterson was actually the Thunder’s third best shooter from deep (38.7) but received attempts few and far between (just 2.1 attempts per game).

Teodosic’ best shooting performance came in the Clippers 109-100 win against the Memphis Grizzlies. He finished with 18 points, going 7-15 from the field and 3-8 from three in 28 minutes.

Because of Teodosic’ ability to hit open shots, teams need to account for him when he’s on court. This will allow Russ and PG to operate in open space. With those two commanding so much attention, he will receive oodles of space to let jumpers fly.

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