Three-pointers accounted for the smallest share of his overall shot selection in four seasons.Ĭontract status: Two years remaining owed $16.3 million next season. Key stats: Played 54 games, averaging 29 minutes and 15.4 points while shooting 47% inside the arc and 36% from deep, slightly below his career average. Batum said he had yet to make a decision but hinted “it will be fun next year.” Other suitors could offer more money if he declines his option, but the Clippers can offer a title pursuit and an environment in which he feels trusted and comfortable. The future: His deadline to decide whether to pick up his player option is June 29. Batum increased his value by guarding centers more frequently, often frustrating stars like Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns. The reality on April 16: A litany of absences led to a stop-start season in which his momentum felt fleeting, but Batum’s influence on the Clippers’ winning habits was undeniable as he often was pushed into the starting lineup. 21: As he had during his resurgent 2020-21 season, act as the roster’s glue coming off the bench by directing the offense and defense with his intelligence and experience. Key stats: Averaged 24.8 minutes in 54 games, with 60% shooting inside the arc that marked his best accuracy since 2010 and 40% three-point accuracy, the first time in his career he shot at least 40% from deep in consecutive seasons.Ĭontract status: Player option for next season worth $3.3 million. His connection with teammates and fans has made him part of the team’s identity.
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The future: With a full roster, the 32-year-old point guard won’t be tasked with doing as much, which could lead to an increase in his efficiency stats.
His efficiency sagged at times under the workload, but his dependability as a leader was never questioned. The reality on April 16: A workhorse who played a team-high 2,337 minutes, Jackson took on an even heavier burden than expected after George’s injury. 21: Maintain the career resurgence that created his breakthrough 2021 postseason while helping fill the scoring void left by Leonard’s injury.
Shot 43% inside the arc and 32% beyond it, his lowest accuracy in five years, but on a career-high volume of nearly seven three-point attempts per game.Ĭontract status: One year left, owed $11.2 million. Key stats: A career-high 31.2 minutes and 16.3 shots per game with a two-to-one assist-to-turnover ratio.