Jerryd Bayless, Unrestricted Free Agent
Born: 27 years old Size: 6’3, 200 pounds
Career Stats: 8.5 points; 2.9 assists; 2.1 rebounds
Percentages: 41.5% from the field; 36.5% from three-point; 80.3% from the free throw line
Bayless has been a journeyman most of his career. Six teams in 10 seasons is a lot of change, but he’s always been a solid backup point guard. Bayless brings three-point shooting and a veteran leadership with him.
This past season, Bayless made 43.7 percent of his three-point shots, a career high, on 4.4 attempts per game, also career high. If he can bring his energy, intensity and shooting touch to the Mile High City, it could add a much-needed addition to the Nuggets offense.
Bayless can play alongside Mudiay, as well as initiate the offense on the second unit. He plays hard on defense, but isn’t quite a plus defender. He would help the Nuggets immediately with his shooting and would fit well with the roster as currently constructed.
