7. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (Philadelphia 76ers)
The sixth-year player out of UCLA doesn’t do anything spectacular on the court, but he does most things well.
His seven-point and five-rebound career averages may not stand out, but his quiet demeanor and workmanlike effort on a nightly basis have earned him a spot on four teams.
Sensing a pattern here? Mbah a Moute is like a whisper personified, and his intangibles are what allow him to continue drawing checks in the NBA. He’s not a scrappy, energy guy in the mold of, say, Shane Battier, but he gives a solid effort every minute he’s on the floor.
He scored a career-high 9.9 points per game this past season, although his shooting percentages in all categories were at or below his career numbers. But at 6’8” and 230 pounds, he’s more than capable of defending three positions on the floor, which is what the Heat could use coming off the bench.
If Mbah a Moute is surrounded by competent scorers, he will do the little things to facilitate the offense without necessarily putting points on the board himself.
The native of Cameroon made just under $4.4 million last season with the Sixers and Sacramento Kings, and he will probably be looking for an annual paycheck in that vicinity, or perhaps a bit lower.
Next: Ed Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)
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