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"&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In case it got lost somewhere between \u201CHe looks like Chance the Rapper\u201D and \u201CHe started a war between Nike and Under Armour,\u201D Kent Bazemore enjoyed a quality breakout campaign last season. This was a long time coming for the 27-year-old, who went undrafted out of Old Dominion and worked his way up from the D-League and the Summer League circuit to secure a starting role for the Hawks last season. A hyperactive, long two guard, Bazemore (11.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 2.3 APG) pulled in a four-year, $70 million contract this summer by proving that he could fill the 3-and-D role fairly well. Although he\u2019s not quite a knockdown shooter or a lockdown perimeter defender, Bazemore has the physical tools, athleticism and enough newfound control to serve as a helpful contributor on both ends. His positional versatility on the defensive end, in particular, makes him a valuable piece for the Hawks and the type of guy who would find a way to fit in on just about any contender. Going forward, Bazemore is probably best served by staying in his lane, as his decision-making with the ball can be erratic and much of his offense is generated by Atlanta\u2019s emphasis on ball movement. &lt;em&gt;(Last year: Not ranked)&lt;/em&gt;\r\n\r\n&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;+&lt;/strong&gt; His $15.7 million for 2016-17 is more than 33 times larger what he made&amp;nbsp;in 2012-13\r\n&lt;strong&gt;+&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Less than 3% of his field-goal attempts came within 10-15 ft. (via basketball-reference)\r\n&lt;strong&gt;\u2013&lt;/strong&gt; He rated \u201CBelow average\u201D as a pick-and-roll ball-handler last season, per Synergy Sports\r\n&lt;strong&gt;\u2013&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;His numbers could take a hit with the losses of skilled passers Jeff Teague and Al Horford\r\n\r\n&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;\r\n&lt;/p&gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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