Ryan Anderson brings Arizona a stretch forward with proven shooting pedigree
Ryan Anderson’s calling card is spacing: as a college and pro forward, he has been a reliable floor-stretcher with career NCAA shooting around 27% from three and a much stronger NBA track record from deep, plus solid rebounding for his position.[7][8] His value goes beyond box scores—he plays with a veteran’s feel, can punish mismatches on the perimeter, and adds low-maintenance frontcourt depth rather than high-usage shot creation.[7][11] If your team wants a big who can fit into motion offense, open driving lanes, and bring experience, he’s a sensible fit; if you need elite rim protection or primary scoring, he is not that type of forward.[7][8]