12. Josh McRoberts
Age: 29
Position: Power Forward/Center
2016/17 Salary: $5,782,450
Contract Expires: 2017/18 (Player option)
2016/17 Stats: 5.0 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.4 APG, 36.3 FG%, 41.4 3P%, 17.5 MPG, 20 GP
McRoberts has felt the wrath of many Heat fans since his arrival in 2014. The fact that LeBron James departed that summer certainly didn’t help. The main cause for consternation has been the continual games missed by McRoberts due to a variety of injuries. Now in his third season, McRoberts has played a total of 79 games since arriving in Miami. It has simply been frustrating for all involved – player, coaching staff, teammates and fans.
It’s a shame because in small snippets, McRoberts has demonstrated what he is capable of producing. He has the ability to spread the floor, defend the low post adequately and pass proficiently for a big man. With a player option on his contract next season, finding the right trading partner could be a struggle.
A potential trade could be made with the Boston Celtics, who could use an extra big man in their rotation heading into the playoffs. With Jonas Jerebko’s contract expiring this summer, this could be a viable option.
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