Justin Holiday – Indiana Pacers
All the attention in Indiana is on Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner and Caris LeVert at the trade deadline this season, but teams should really start paying more attention to Justin Holiday. Now in his 9th NBA season, Justin Holiday has continued to be a reliable perimeter scorer, as well as someone that can be counted on defensively as well.
In 43 games with the Pacers this season, Justin Holiday has averaged 10.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and has shot 37.2% from three-point range. Making just $6M this season and then set to make $6.3M next season, the veteran wing is affordable and can make an impact with a team like the Memphis Grizzlies right away.
Memphis does not have a lot of weaknesses as a team this season, but they are not the best three-point shooting team. On the year, the Grizzlies are shooting just 33.8% from three-point range, which ranks them 23rd in the league.
Desmond Bane has been the primary scorer for the Grizzlies out on the perimeter, but without Dillon Brooks being on the floor and others on this roster struggling from deep, the Grizzlies could really use a boost in terms of shooting.
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Justin Holiday would not only give them this boost in terms of three-point shooting percentage, but he is also an experienced veteran. There is nothing wrong with Memphis being a young team, but experience matters come time for the playoffs.
He may not be the most impactful player the Grizzlies can pursue ahead of the trade deadline, but Justin Holiday understands his role in this league and presents really good value given his small contract and production on the floor either in or out of the starting rotation.