5 Undrafted Free Agents to Watch in 2016-17 NBA Training Camp

September 7th, 2016 by Dan Favale Leave a reply »
Not all NBA careers begin the same way.

For some, the path to a guaranteed paycheck and role starts on draft night. Others aren't so lucky. They go unselected—missing out on even the slightest security that comes with being a second-round pick—and begin chasing a roster spot.

Most of these players will amble in and out of the D-League or recognize their earning potential overseas, often while waiting for NBA call-ups that never come or seldom last.

A select few, however, shed the stigma and avoid that fate.

T.J. McConnell, while hardly a household name, caught on with the Philadelphia 76ers last summer and finished as one of their eight most-used players in the regular season. Tyler Johnson went undrafted in 2014, made the most of his D-League stint and is now on a four-year, $50 million contract with the Miami Heat. Langston Galloway followed a similar route with the New York Knicks and is entering the first season of a two-year, $10.7 million pact with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Whether they boast underrated skill sets or are entering a situation conducive to stability, the following five players should get a ...

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