Utah Jazz Free Agency: Five Potential Shooting Guard Targets
By Greg Foster
Eric Gordon
2015-2016 stats: 15.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 2.7 apg, .418 fg%, .384 3p%, 13.52 PER
Eric Gordon brings up a lot of the same questions as Alec Burks. Yes, he’s had some electrifying moments and can light it up offensively, but can he stay healthy?
After making the playoffs in 2015, the New Orleans Pelicans became one of the league’s biggest disappointments the following season. As one of the team’s go-to guys, Eric Gordon has to take some of the blame for that toe stubbing.
However, if he could have a return to form and play the way he did in 2015, he could help elevate the Jazz to a legitimate playoff contender.
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In 2015, Gordon played up to his potential as a combo guard, averaging 13.8 points and 3.8 dimes per game. He also became the NBA’s Human Torch from three, shooting 44.8 percent — better than Klay Thompson, Steph Curry, or Kevin Durant.
It was then that Gordon became an elite shooter and floor spacer — both things the Jazz need.
Gordon would be a high-risk situation for the Jazz, but if he could play like he did in 2015, the return would be even higher. He’s the type of player who could mesh with both the starters or the bench while providing spacing, shooting and play making.
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