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Pacific Division Rankings: SG Edition

By Joseph Lowery

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to fans after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 120-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 07: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to fans after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on April 7, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 120-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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5. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Los Angeles Lakers

EL SEGUNDO, CA- JULY 18: President of Basketball Operations, Magic Johnson and General Manager, Rob Pelinka introduce Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a press conference in El Segundo, California at the Toyota Sports Center on July, 18, 2017. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
EL SEGUNDO, CA- JULY 18: President of Basketball Operations, Magic Johnson and General Manager, Rob Pelinka introduce Kentavious Caldwell-Pope #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a press conference in El Segundo, California at the Toyota Sports Center on July, 18, 2017. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

A new addition to the Pacific Division, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be entering his first year for the Lakers after signing a one year, $18M deal in the offseason.

Formerly of the Detroit Pistons, KCP played a very balanced role in the Motor City. Over his entire career he has averaged over 11 points per game, 3.0 rebounds per game, and 1.2 steals per game, all while shooting 33.4 percent from three.

In fact, at a glance, Caldwell Pope’s shooting numbers are not all that different from a certain 20-year-old shooting guard we have here in Phoenix. Devin Booker’s career 3-point percentage is only two percent higher than KCP, and his overall field percentage sits only 1.8 percent higher.

In the shadow of Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, how will Kentavious Caldwell-Pope fair this season? Lakers’ and Suns’ fans alike are eager to find out.

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