NBA
2018 NBA Free Agency Preview
6. Aaron Gordon (6’9, 220lbs, Power Forward)
School: University of Arizona
NBA Experience: 4 years
2017-18 (17.6 PPG, 7.9 REB, 2.3 AST| 43.4 FG%, 33.6 3PT%, 69.8 FT%| 16.5 PER)
Career Highlights and Trivial Tidbits
- 2016 NBA Slam Dunk runner-up
- Made his acting debut in the movie “Uncle Drew”
- Led the Magic in minutes played and was second on the team in points, rebounds, steals and blocks per game (2017-18)
Aaron Gordon’s highlight reel of rim rocking dunks is reason enough for teams to consider signing him come July 1st. But it’ll be his constantly improving bag of skills that has front offices wondering how they can secure his services. Gordon has displayed major strides in his game in each of four seasons with the Orlando Magic and finished among the top in every major statistical category for team this past season. Still questioning Gordon’s star potential? Look no further than his acting debut in the “Uncle Drew” movie.
5. Clint Capela (6’10, 240lbs, Center)
School: None (Drafted out of Geneva, Switzerland)
NBA Experience: 4 years
2017-18 (13.9 PPG, 10.8 REB, 0.9 AST| 65.2 FG%, 0.0 3PT%, 56.0 FT%| 24.5 PER)
Career Highlights and Trivial Tidbits
- Led the league in field goal% (2017-18)
- Led the Rockets in rebounds and blocks (2017-18)
- Mentored by the legendary John Lucas II
Don’t let Clint Capela’s quite nature or stoic behavior on court fool you, he’s one of the game’s brightest stars. Spending his past four seasons with the Houston Rockets, Capela has had the opportunity to work with legends like John Lucas II and Hakeem Olajuwon. The result has paid dividends for the youngster’s game, he’s developed into an efficient scorer and a blocking, rebounding machine. No matter where Capela signs, the team can surely expect a nice return on their investment.
