Timberwolves Free Agency: Utah Jazz Edition

Jan 7, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) at Target Center. The Jazz defeated the Timberwolves 94-92. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) at Target Center. The Jazz defeated the Timberwolves 94-92. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 7, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack (8) dribbles up court as forward Gordon Hayward (20) fouls Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 120-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Shelvin Mack (8) dribbles up court as forward Gordon Hayward (20) fouls Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 120-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Shelvin Mack

Mack is a curious case, as he’s bounced around to four different organizations over a six-year career and found himself playing in the playoffs in four different seasons, but has never really proven himself to be anything more than a fringey role player in the NBA.

Mack appeared in 55 regular season games for the Jazz and nine of 11 playoff games this season, even starting three playoff games when George Hill was injured. He attempted a third of his shots from beyond the arc and only hit on 30.8 percent of them and is just a career 32.1 percent shooter from three-point range.

It’s a case of a backup point guard who shoots too much without making enough shots, as the assist and turnover rates aren’t great, either.

Verdict: There would be no reason for the Wolves to add a mediocre backup point guard to a group that already includes Rubio, Dunn, and third-year man Tyus Jones.