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Toronto Raptors: Three young free-agent targets

By Mike Bossetti

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 03: Rudy Gay #22 of the San Antonio Spurs is fouled by Tyrone Wallace #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers as he drives to the basket in the first half of the game at Staples Center on April 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 03: Rudy Gay #22 of the San Antonio Spurs is fouled by Tyrone Wallace #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers as he drives to the basket in the first half of the game at Staples Center on April 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 09: Tyrone Wallace #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers grabs a rebound against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans in the first half of the game at Staples Center on April 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 09: Tyrone Wallace #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers grabs a rebound against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans in the first half of the game at Staples Center on April 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

Tyrone Wallace

One of the most productive players on a two-way contract in the NBA last season, it’s a bit surprising Tyrone Wallace and the Los Angeles Clippers never agreed upon a deal. Now, with 18 players on the roster, many of which are guards, it appears Wallace and the Clippers will likely be parting ways.

During his rookie season in L.A., Wallace showed a well-rounded floor game and defensive flashes.

Offensively, Wallace averaged 12.3 points per 36 minutes, on relatively poor efficiency. This inefficiency was largely due to his poor three-point shooting; Wallace shot just 25-percent from beyond the arc.

In only 40 attempts, it’s easy to blame Wallace’s poor percentage on sample size. However, a quick glance at his college statistics indicates that this is likely more signal than noise.

On the other end, Wallace is already a positive defender and has the ability to become a lockdown defender. He’s quick, smart, and despite being only 6’5″ has a monstrous 6’10” wingspan to engulf ball-handlers.

Unlike most guards, Wallace can likely still be productive without developing an average jumper. His floor game is good enough and he is smart enough that he can approach positive value on the offensive end. With his defensive tools, even an average offensive game should be enough.

A jumper is the easiest way for Wallace to make himself productive, however if he isn’t able to develop a reliable shot, he still has a chance.