here's an old post of mine from a couple months back, pointing out some interesting similarities between Bell and Udoka:
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Ime Udoka. I have brought this guy up before. Has anyone seen him play? I'd love to have that guy on the bench. Has not a lot of upside, since he is already 29 years old. But apparently he can make threes (top 20 in 3pt%) and according to an article I found, he "impressed the coaching staff with his defense and professionalism". I'd like him on our bench maybe spelling Shane Battier or Raja Bell for 15, 20 min a game. I'd prefere him over Ross, since Udoka seems to be quite a bit stronger (220 lbs. to Ross' 193 lbs.). I'd absolutely love to have a stronger guard on the bench who can play D and and also sink threes at a high clip.
Raja Bell
undrafted
6-5 210 lbs.
first two season, he seems like a scrub. Not much of a shooter.
Then he has his breakout season in terms of shooting percentages: .441 FG% and .412 3p%
Ime Udoka
Undrafted
6-5 220 lbs.
first two season are terrible shooting wise.
This season: .461 FG% and .406 3P%
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