Much of the focus during the initial few days of the NBA’s 2013 free agency period has been on the superstar players. While these marquee talents will undoubtedly have a major impact, it’s the unheralded, underrated acquisitions that often shake the landscape of the league.
Marquee names like Dwight Howard, Chris Paul and Josh Smith, among others, have dominated the headlines, but under-the-radar pickups can swing championships.
For proof, look no further than the Miami Heat’s 2011 signing of Shane Battier. The versatile forward helped the club get over the hump and win back-to-back championships during his two seasons in Miami.
Let’s take a look at a few of the signings that could make a similar impression on their new team.
Kevin Martin, G, Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves needed to acquire a shooting guard that could play off of Ricky Rubio in the backcourt and stretch defenses with a three-point shot.
They failed to address this hole on their roster during the 2013 draft, but quickly rebounded by inking Martin to ...
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NBA Free Agents 2013: Underrated Acquisitions That Will Make a Big Impact
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