Every NBA Team's Worst Starter of 2015-16

Every NBA Team's Worst Starter of 2015-16

By Dylan Mitchell

November 11, 2015

Every NBA Team's Worst Starter of 2015-16

NBA Worst Starter — Here is a list of the weakest link on each starting lineup for every NBA team.

Here is a list of the weakest link on each starting lineup for every NBA team.

Atlanta Hawks-Kent Bazemore

Atlanta Hawks Kent Bazemore Worst Starter

Atlanta Hawks-Kent Bazemore

Atlanta Hawks Kent Bazemore Worst Starter — Even though Kent Bazemore is having the best season of his career, he is playing with a stacked lineup consisting of solidified veterans. In his first season as a full-time starter, he cannot yet be put in the same class as his teammates.

Even though Kent Bazemore is having the best season of his career, he is playing with a stacked lineup consisting of solidified veterans. In his first season as a full-time starter, he cannot yet be put in the same class as his teammates.

Boston Celtics-Amir Johnson

Boston Celtics Amir Johnson Worst Starter

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Boston Celtics-Amir Johnson

Boston Celtics Amir Johnson Worst Starter — After spending the last six seasons of his career with the Toronto Raptors, Amir Johnson signed with the Boston Celtics in hopes of finding a larger role. He may now be a starter, but has not proved he deserves the spot thus far this season.

After spending the last six seasons of his career with the Toronto Raptors, Amir Johnson signed with the Boston Celtics in hopes of finding a larger role. He may now be a starter, but has not proved he deserves the spot thus far this season.

Brooklyn Nets-Markel Brown

Brooklyn Nets Markel Brown Worst Starter

Brooklyn Nets-Markel Brown

Brooklyn Nets Markel Brown Worst Starter — Markel Brown is still working to find his groove with the Brooklyn Nets, but does not have to worry much about playing time. With a lack of guard depth, Brown will remain a starter even though he is not ready.

Markel Brown is still working to find his groove with the Brooklyn Nets, but does not have to worry much about playing time. With a lack of guard depth, Brown will remain a starter even though he is not ready.

Charlotte Hornets-P.J. Hairston

Charlotte Hornets P.J. Hairston Worst Starter

Charlotte Hornets P.J. Hairston Worst Starter

Charlotte Hornets P.J. Hairston Worst Starter — Thrown into the starting lineup when Michael Kidd-Gilchrist injured his shoulder that will not be healed for another 5 months, P.J. Hairston has struggled mightily this season. Through 7 games, he has a .324 field goal percentage and a .227 3-point percentage.

Thrown into the starting lineup when Michael Kidd-Gilchrist injured his shoulder that will not be healed for another 5 months, P.J. Hairston has struggled mightily this season. Through 7 games, he has a .324 field goal percentage and a .227 3-point percentage.

Chicago Bulls-Doug McDermott

Chicago Bulls Doug McDermott Worst Starter

Chicago Bulls-Doug McDermott

Chicago Bulls Doug McDermott Worst Starter — Doug McDermott has played well in his first season as a starter and only his second year in the league. He’s playing with three All-Stars and somebody who almost won Rookie of the Year last season, a class he hopes to join.

Doug McDermott has played well in his first season as a starter and only his second year in the league. He’s playing with three All-Stars and somebody who almost won Rookie of the Year last season, a class he hopes to join.

Cleveland Cavaliers-J.R. Smith

Cleveland Cavaliers J.R. Smith Worst Starter

Cleveland Cavaliers-J.R. Smith

Cleveland Cavaliers J.R. Smith Worst Starter — J.R. Smith will continue to start until Iman Shumpert is back, which the Cleveland Cavaliers can only hope comes as soon as possible. Smith is having the worst season of his career with only 5.2 points per game in his five starts.

J.R. Smith will continue to start until Iman Shumpert is back, which the Cleveland Cavaliers can only hope comes as soon as possible. Smith is having the worst season of his career with only 5.2 points per game in his five starts.

Dallas Mavericks-Zaza Pachulia

Dallas Mavericks Zaza Pachulia Worst Starter

Dallas Mavericks-Zaza Pachulia

Dallas Mavericks Zaza Pachulia Worst Starter — After missing out on DeAndre Jordan, Dallas traded with the Milwaukee Bucks for Zaza Pachulia. He’s not what the franchise was expecting when they thought they had won the Jordan sweepstakes, making him a huge disappointment.

After missing out on DeAndre Jordan, Dallas traded with the Milwaukee Bucks for Zaza Pachulia. He’s not what the franchise was expecting when they thought they had won the Jordan sweepstakes, making him a huge disappointment.

Denver Nuggets-J.J. Hickson

Denver Nuggets J.J. Hickson Worst Starter

Denver Nuggets-J.J. Hickson

Denver Nuggets J.J. Hickson Worst Starter — Hickson is having a bounce-back season, but is still slacking compared to the work of his teammates. If Denver is able to remain in the playoff picture, the Nuggets may look for a trade at his position to better their chances.

Hickson is having a bounce-back season, but is still slacking compared to the work of his teammates. If Denver is able to remain in the playoff picture, the Nuggets may look for a trade at his position to better their chances.

Detroit Pistons-Ersan Ilyasova

Detroit Pistons Ersan Ilyasova Worst Starter

Detroit Pistons-Ersan Ilyasova

Detroit Pistons Ersan Ilyasova Worst Starter — On a Detroit team that is surprising the NBA this season, Ilyasova is having his worst season since his rookie year with the Bucks. At least on a positive note, he’s doing a fine job of stretching the floor, allowing Andre Drummond to have the spectacular season he is having.

On a Detroit team that is surprising the NBA this season, Ilyasova is having his worst season since his rookie year with the Bucks. At least on a positive note, he’s doing a fine job of stretching the floor, allowing Andre Drummond to have the spectacular season he is having.

Golden State Warriors-Andrew Bogut

Golden State Warriors Andrew Bogut Worst Starter

Golden State Warriors-Andrew Bogut

Golden State Warriors Andrew Bogut Worst Starter — For the defending NBA champions, it is tough to say they have a worst starter, but Andrew Bogut would have to be the one. He is the only starter who plays just one position, and does not stretch the floor like the rest of his teammates.

For the defending NBA champions, it is tough to say they have a worst starter, but Andrew Bogut would have to be the one. He is the only starter who plays just one position, and does not stretch the floor like the rest of his teammates.

Hoston Rockets-Terrence Jones

Houston Rockets Terrence Jones Worst Starter

Houston Rockets-Terrence Jones

Houston Rockets Terrence Jones Worst Starter — Houston’s starting lineup is stacked, but Terrence Jones has not been as productive as the rest. He has a lot of potential, but that cannot be shown until he finds a larger role with another team.

Houston’s starting lineup is stacked, but Terrence Jones has not been as productive as the rest. He has a lot of potential, but that cannot be shown until he finds a larger role with another team.

Indiana Pacers-Ian Mahinmi

Indiana Pacers Ian Mahinmi Worst Starter Copy

Indiana Pacers-Ian Mahinmi

Indiana Pacers Ian Mahinmi Worst Starter — Mahinmi’s improved statistics are deceiving since he is now a starter. With all of the increased time he is now receiving, one would think his stats would be through the roof, but his new opportunities have proven he still belongs on the bench.

Mahinmi’s improved statistics are deceiving since he is now a starter. With all of the increased time he is now receiving, one would think his stats would be through the roof, but his new opportunities have proven he still belongs on the bench.

Los Angeles Clippers-Lance Stephenson

Los Angeles Clippers Lance Stephenson Worst Starter

Los Angeles Clippers-Lance Stephenson

Los Angeles Clippers Lance Stephenson Worst Starter — Lance Stephenson is a true shooting guard playing small forward so Paul Pierce is able to run the second unit. In the age of using smaller lineups, even this move is giving up way too much height and post-game.

Lance Stephenson is a true shooting guard playing small forward so Paul Pierce is able to run the second unit. In the age of using smaller lineups, even this move is giving up way too much height and post-game.

Los Angeles Lakers-Roy Hibbert

Los Angeles Lakers Roy Hibbert Worst Starter

Los Angeles Lakers-Roy Hibbert

Los Angeles Lakers Roy Hibbert Worst Starter — After being traded from the Indiana Pacers in the offseason, Roy Hibbert was supposed to give the Lakers a post presence they had not had in a while. Now, he is just another part of a lineup Lakers fans expect to lose each night.

After being traded from the Indiana Pacers in the offseason, Roy Hibbert was supposed to give the Lakers a post presence they had not had in a while. Now, he is just another part of a lineup Lakers fans expect to lose each night.

Memphis Grizzlies-Jeff Green

Memphis Grizzlies Jeff Green Worst Starter

Memphis Grizzlies-Jeff Green

Memphis Grizzlies Jeff Green Worst Starter — Each year, the league seems to think Jeff Green is finally going to live up to his potential, but each year, they see the same player. His stats have gotten significantly worse this season, and his career seems to already be past its prime.

Each year, the league seems to think Jeff Green is finally going to live up to his potential, but each year, they see the same player. His stats have gotten significantly worse this season, and his career seems to already be past its prime.

Miami Heat-Luol Deng

Miami Heat Luol Deng Worst Starter

Miami Heat-Luol Deng

Miami Heat Luol Deng Worst Starter — Luol Deng is having a great season, but he is playing with a group of players that makes him the last option. He will continue to be solid, but is not going to be the one taking shots down the stretch or winning games for his team.

Luol Deng is having a great season, but he is playing with a group of players that makes him the last option. He will continue to be solid, but is not going to be the one taking shots down the stretch or winning games for his team.

Milwaukee Bucks-John Henson

Milwaukee Bucks John Henson Worst Starter

Milwaukee Bucks-John Henson

Milwaukee Bucks John Henson Worst Starter — John Henson is just filling in until Jabari Parker is ready to rejoin the starting lineup. He has been serviceable, but the Bucks have been nowhere as lethal as they will be once Parker makes his return.

John Henson is just filling in until Jabari Parker is ready to rejoin the starting lineup. He has been serviceable, but the Bucks have been nowhere as lethal as they will be once Parker makes his return.

Minnesota Timberwolves-Tayshaun Prince

Minnesota Timberwolves Tayshaun Prince Worst Starter

Minnesota Timberwolves-Tayshaun Prince

Minnesota Timberwolves Tayshaun Prince Worst Starter — Minnesota has been surprisingly good after the passing of Flip Saunders, but Tayshaun Prince has been playing far below what he has been known for since being drafted out of Kentucky. Everybody in their starting lineup is playing a huge role, but if Prince can get back to his normal self, this team could win some playoff games.

Minnesota has been surprisingly good after the passing of Flip Saunders, but Tayshaun Prince has been playing far below what he has been known for since being drafted out of Kentucky. Everybody in their starting lineup is playing a huge role, but if Prince can get back to his normal self, this team could win some playoff games.

New Orleans Pelicans-Dante Cunningham

New Orleans Pelicans Dante Cunningham Worst Starter

New Orleans Pelicans-Dante Cunningham

New Orleans Pelicans Dante Cunningham Worst Starter — Dante Cunningham is stuck playing his unnatural position of small forward, which is hurting Anthony Davis this season. Teams are able to pack the paint more, making his presence on the court hurt the Pelicans’ ability to run their offense.

Dante Cunningham is stuck playing his unnatural position of small forward, which is hurting Anthony Davis this season. Teams are able to pack the paint more, making his presence on the court hurt the Pelicans’ ability to run their offense.

New York Knicks-Jose Calderon

New York Knicks Jose Calderon Worst Starter

New York Knicks-Jose Calderon

New York Knicks Jose Calderon Worst Starter — Jose Calderon does what a good point guard does by finding teammates for open shots, but he does not do much else. On a Knicks team that features a very skilled starting lineup, the Spanish guard does not hold the same prestige.

Jose Calderon does what a good point guard does by finding teammates for open shots, but he does not do much else. On a Knicks team that features a very skilled starting lineup, the Spanish guard does not hold the same prestige.

Oklahoma City Thunder-Steven Adams

Oklahoma City Thunder Steven Adams Worst Starter

Oklahoma City Thunder-Steven Adams

Oklahoma City Thunder Steven Adams Worst Starter — Oklahoma City is right to let their stars shoot while keeping Adams away from the ball.

Oklahoma City is right to let their stars shoot while keeping Adams away from the ball.

Orlando Magic-Elfrid Payton

Orlando Magic Elfrid Payton Worst Starter

Orlando Magic-Elfrid Payton

Orlando Magic Elfrid Payton Worst Starter — The starters have been producing so far this season, but the bench has not been able to keep up. Out of all of the starters, Payton’s scoring has not been as productive, making him the hard choice as the team’s worst starter.

The starters have been producing so far this season, but the bench has not been able to keep up. Out of all of the starters, Payton’s scoring has not been as productive, making him the hard choice as the team’s worst starter.

Philadelphia 76ers JaKarr Sampson Worst Starter Copy

Philadelphia 76ers JaKarr Sampson Worst Starter

Philadelphia 76ers-JaKarr Sampson

Philadelphia 76ers JaKarr Sampson Worst Starter — Throughout the season, Philadelphia will continue to shift their starting lineups in another season they are using to tank for draft picks. JaKarr Sampson has been a starter so far, but with his lack of production, he is bound to be replaced by somebody Philly wants to give a chance to.

Throughout the season, Philadelphia will continue to shift their starting lineups in another season they are using to tank for draft picks. JaKarr Sampson has been a starter so far, but with his lack of production, he is bound to be replaced by somebody Philly wants to give a chance to.

Phoenix Suns-P.J. Tucker

Phoenix Suns P.J. Tucker Worst Starter

Phoenix Suns-P.J. Tucker

Phoenix Suns P.J. Tucker Worst Starter — It is only a matter of time before P.J. Tucker is replaced by T.J. Warren as the team’s starting small forward. For somebody as young as he is, he is yet to show much improvement since entering the league, he has plateaued, and even declined.

It is only a matter of time before P.J. Tucker is replaced by T.J. Warren as the team’s starting small forward. For somebody as young as he is, he is yet to show much improvement since entering the league, he has plateaued, and even declined.

Portland Trail Blazers-Meyers Leonard

Portland Trail Blazers Meyers Leonard Worst Starter

Portland Trail Blazers-Meyers Leonard

Portland Trail Blazers Meyers Leonard Worst Starter — Meyers Leonard has shown slight improvements from last season, but still is not ready to be a starter. Since LaMarcus Aldridge left in free agency, he has a chance to start even though he could use at least another season off the bench.

Meyers Leonard has shown slight improvements from last season, but still is not ready to be a starter. Since LaMarcus Aldridge left in free agency, he has a chance to start even though he could use at least another season off the bench.

Sacramento Kings-Ben McLemore

Sacramento Kings Ben McLemore Worst Starter Copy

Sacramento Kings-Ben McLemore

Sacramento Kings Ben McLemore Worst Starter — After being drafted out of Kansas, Ben McLemore never became the player he was once expected to be. Season after season, he continues to disappoint the Kings, who need him in order for the franchise to be relevant.

After being drafted out of Kansas, Ben McLemore never became the player he was once expected to be. Season after season, he continues to disappoint the Kings, who need him in order for the franchise to be relevant.

San Antonio Spurs-Danny Green

San Antonio Spurs Danny Green Worst Starter

San Antonio Spurs-Danny Green

San Antonio Spurs Danny Green Worst Starter — With the rise of Kawhi Leonard the free agent signing of LaMarcus Aldridge, Danny Green is shooting the ball a lot less this season. He is the only player to not yet adjust to his reduced role.

With the rise of Kawhi Leonard the free agent signing of LaMarcus Aldridge, Danny Green is shooting the ball a lot less this season. He is the only player to not yet adjust to his reduced role.

Toronto Raptors-Luis Scola

Toronto Raptors Luis Scola Worst Starter

Toronto Raptors-Luis Scola

Toronto Raptors Luis Scola Worst Starter — Toronto has showed last season was no fluke, but Luis Scola is still getting used to his first year with the Raptors. If the league wasn’t so into going small right now, he would likely be coming off the bench behind Patrick Patterson.

Toronto has showed last season was no fluke, but Luis Scola is still getting used to his first year with the Raptors. If the league wasn’t so into going small right now, he would likely be coming off the bench behind Patrick Patterson.

Utah Jazz-Raul Neto

Utah Jazz Raul Neto Worst Starter

Utah Jazz-Raul Neto

Utah Jazz Raul Neto Worst Starter — Raul Neto finds himself in the starting lineup with Dante Exum out for the season, and he’s played just like a rookie selected in the middle of the second round. He was put into a position he is not at all ready for, and will continue to struggle for the remainder of the season.

Raul Neto finds himself in the starting lineup with Dante Exum out for the season, and he’s played just like a rookie selected in the middle of the second round. He was put into a position he is not at all ready for, and will continue to struggle for the remainder of the season.

Washington Wizards-Kris Humphries

Washington Wizards Kris Humphries Worst Starter

Washington Wizards-Kris Humphries

Washington Wizards Kris Humphries Worst Starter — Kris Humphries may be the worst starter in the entire league. He was supposed to be used to stretch the floor by shooting threes, but so far this season, he has had an inconsistent shot and has hurt Washington a lot more than he has helped.

Kris Humphries may be the worst starter in the entire league. He was supposed to be used to stretch the floor by shooting threes, but so far this season, he has had an inconsistent shot and has hurt Washington a lot more than he has helped.

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