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NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 best power forwards available

By Baasil Ebrahim

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 15: Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 15, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 15: Julius Randle #30 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the ball during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 15, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 3: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket against the New York Knicks on April 3, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 3: Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket against the New York Knicks on April 3, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. Aaron Gordon

AARON GORDON IS MORE THAN JUST THE GUY WHO SHOULD’VE WON THE DUNK CONTEST.

That is the public service announcement that needs to be made. He came out of Arizona as an athletic freak who showed that in the dunk contest. Now that is enough discussing the dunk contest.

In all seriousness, Aaron Gordon added a 3-point shot last year and if that improves more, he could dominate games. Last year, he scored 17 points per game despite just shooting 43.4 percent and 33.6 percent from 3-point range. As he continues to improve his 3-point shooting and not have to carry an offense, those percentages will improve. His 24.7 usage percentage resulted in him taking too many bad shots last season. He took nearly 40 percent of his shots from 3-point range and under 30 percent from inside of three feet. For someone as athletic as him, that is unacceptable. He needs to attack the rim.

Gordon’s rebounding has been up and down over his career and he needs it to stay up. Continuing his 21 defensive rebounding percentage is something he must do.

The 22 year old still has limitless potential and is worth a sizable investment.

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