US media commented on the five most underrated players in the free market: 40-year-old cannon leads, Bucks get a bargain for basic salary

July 3rd, today is the third day of the free market opening. The Lakers signed Ayton, and Lakers fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Finally, there is a starting center, while the Knicks signed Mike Brown as the team's coach. The old coach with 27 years of coaching experience can bring improvements to the Knicks in offense. Now there are fewer and fewer high-quality players in the free market, and the US media ESPN recently selected the five most underrated high-quality players in the free market. Let’s take a look.

Paul

The news that Lao Pao is now rumored that he wants to join a team close to home and willing to start. It is precisely because he always wants to start, so he has not found a suitable team now. He is 40 years old. Teams who want to win have suitable starting point guards, obviously they cannot give him this position. Some young teams may be able to give him the starting point guard position, but they probably are far from home. Now Paul should weigh it himself. Just join the Clippers if they want to stay close to home, and they have always wanted Paul.

Although Paul has entered the end of his career, he can still bring good help to the team. He played full attendance this season. Moreover, when he launches the offense with the ball, he scores ninth in the league in every round, even higher than Brunson. He is fourth in the league in assists every 35 minutes. It can be said that he is still a good offensive initiator. Paul’s biggest shortcoming now is physical fitness, but he is still fine as a substitute to rotate. He can still make great contributions to the team.

Boucher

If Boucher is converted into 36 minutes of playing time this season, he can score 20 points and 9 rebounds, and he can also make 2.5 three-pointers per game. Looking at the only ones in the league can do it. As a small center, Boucher has excellent defense switching and impact power. Although he cannot stand at the No. 5 position for a long time, he is still a good choice as a substitute center. The key is that his empty cut is also very good.

Boucher has good off-ball ability, three-pointers, empty cuts and eating cakes can help the team. He can also play a certain deterrent effect on his speed and flexibility on the defensive end. At the same time, Boucher's attitude towards the game is very positive. He is very good at rebounding. To be honest, I think Boucher has not received a contract yet. Perhaps more of the reason is that he has high asking price, so many teams are not able to win him.

Brogden

Brogden is the most suitable point guard choice in the free market now. He is younger than Westbrook and Paul. He is very good in terms of physical fitness, state and combat power. Because he played for the Wizards this season, he did not get much playing time, but Brogden's ability is unquestionable. He can not only be competent in the starting backcourt, but also serve as the sixth substitute to lead the rotation lineup.

Brogden is very comprehensive. He has both ball-free ability and has good ball-holding and killing ability. He can also serve as a shooter to open up space. The key is that he has a good ball-handling ability. He can contribute 19+7 per game during the Pacers. Brogden has not found his next home now. I think it may be because his asking price is too high. If he lowers the asking price, many teams will probably snatch him. Now the Bucks and the Clippers are interested in him.

Melton

Melton If it weren't for the injury, he might still be with the Warriors and had a contract extension. Melton was one of the best 3D backcourts in the league before his injury, similar to Holiday's role, stable three-point shooting, ball handling ability and excellent defense. At the beginning, the Warriors had good competitiveness because of his play, but also because of his injury, the team began to decline, so they chose to trade to send him away.

He is only 27 years old now, and he may return due to recovery. Secondly, he is 1.88 meters tall and can partner with the big point guard so that he can defend his opponent's No. 1 position. The Lakers are interested in him, considering Doncic's size and defense. Melton suffered a serious injury so he has not received a contract now. However, even if he can't get it in the offseason, it is estimated that a team will sign him after the start of the new season.

Trent

Trent has been signed by the Bucks. With such a high-quality scorer, the Bucks will definitely not let him slip away in vain. In the playoffs, Trent averaged 18 points per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of 50%, and averaging 4.4 three-pointers per game, and the first in the league in terms of three-point shooting. He can also contribute 2.6 steals per game, which is the most in the league. It can be said that he has proved that he can play brilliant performances next to Antetokounmpo.

Trent and the Bucks signed a two-year contract of 7.5 million, which is simply a bargain price. The second year is the player option. The relationship says that the Bucks have been fleeing Trent for two years, and they were also a basic salary contract before. They picked up treasures. However, even if the Bucks have Turner and Trent assisted Antetokounmpo in the new season, it will be difficult for them to break out of the East. Having said that, what do you want to say about these five players? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.