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Terrence Ross:
Salary:
2018-19 – $10,500,000
As per spotrac.
Ross is a streaky player who’ll string together games where he leads the Magic offense, can’t miss from the perimeter and also dials in on defense. Unfortunately, that isn’t a game to game consistent result.
Still, Ross has shown growth as a leader while on the Magic and is still capable of having a break out shooting performance, the likes of which can win you a game (possibly in the postseason!).
Ideally, TRoss is meant to be a third or fourth option on a team – not the go to primary player so he hasn’t been able to excel to his real potential because of this dynamic. Factor in the lack of a true point guard and it’s understandable because opponent’s simply lock him down on the wing unless Evan Fournier is also having “one of those” nights.
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On the season Ross is averaging 14.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals and shoots 37.7 percent from deep. Just think how much better Ross could be playing on a team where he isn’t the primary defensive focus!