The free market is in a sudden change! The Hornets sign Spencer Dinwiddie in lightning to strengthen the backcourt firepower

The official announcement of the team's demands has officially been made with the Charlotte Hornets, and the signing of 31-year-old Spencer Dinwiddie's contract is a veteran's basic salary of $2.9 million a year. The point guard, who has played in the league for 11 years, averaged 13.0 points and 5.1 assists per game, shooting 41.6% from the field and shooting 33.4% from three-pointers. When he played for the Mavericks last season, he started 30 games, averaging 14.3 points and 6.2 assists per game, and his performance was quite stable.

The Hornets are the star, Lamelo Ball has less than 50% attendance in the past two seasons. Data shows that when Ball was absent, the Hornets' offensive efficiency suddenly dropped from 113.2 to 105.8. Dinwiddie's organizational ability and game experience can ensure that the team remains competitive when Ball is absent. This 2.9 million veteran's basic salary is quite cost-effective for the Hornets' salary space.

Data analysis and career tracks

Dinwiddie played 48 games for the Mavericks last season, with 12 double-doubles.

Just like in the game against the Magic on January 30, he scored 20 points and gave 10 assists at this moment, performing quite well.

When he appeared, the Mavericks' scores in every hundred rounds can be increased, and the assist rate can also increase by 3.2 points, which can also increase by 5.8%.

After joining the Lakers, although his various data have been reduced to a certain extent, his three-point shooting percentage of 38.9% can still reflect that he has relatively stable shooting ability on the outside.

Dinwiddie's career is a typical example of a counterattack. In 2014, he was selected by the Pistons in the second round, and then he went through three years of substitute career. In 2016, he turned to the Nets, which was an important turning point.

By the 2019-20 season, his average scores broke through the 20-point mark for the first time. In 2021, after suffering a serious injury such as an anterior cruciate ligament torn, the Wizards and the Mavericks regained their form. During the 2022 Western Conference Finals, as a main rotation player, he averaged 10.6 points and 4.6 assists per game in 18 playoffs, and his three-point shooting ratio reached 40.4%.

Tactical adaptation and team needs

From a tactical perspective, Dinwiddie is very in line with the needs of the Hornets.

Last season, the Hornets ranked only 25th in the league in the average number of assists per game, but the number of turnovers ranks 20th, which is very high.

Dinwiddie's career, the ratio of assists and turnovers of 2.35 can bring more stable support to the team.

During last season, he averaged 58.7 potential assists per game, and 9.3 times. Both of these data are better than the Hornets' current defenders.

Dinwiddie can become a mentor for young players. The second-tier pick Brandon Miller averaged 17.2 points per game last season but only 2.4 assists; although Lamelo Ball averaged 8.0 assists per game, his 3.8 turnovers are really worrying. Dinwiddie's 11 years of NBA experience can help these young people grow.

Future Outlook

Outlook for the new season, Dinwiddie's role in the Hornets may be like the "mentor" positioning of Billups at the Pistons back then. He doesn't have to take on a big game every time, but he needs to stabilize the situation at critical moments. Given that the Hornets have been unable to enter the playoffs for seven consecutive years, Dinwiddie's playoff experience (35 games in total) will become an important capital for the team to enter the playoffs.

From the perspective of personal development, this signing is also an opportunity for Dinwiddie to prove himself. If you can perform well with the Hornets, you will be able to win a richer contract next summer. As an Eastern Conference scout said: "There is still oil in Dinwiddie's fuel tank. The key is how the Hornets use him.

This signing is of great significance to the young Hornets. Dinwiddie's joining not only fills the lack of the team's lineup, but also brings extremely valuable leadership skills. Charlotte in the new season may show new vitality due to this smart signing.