He has been in 8 teams for 2014. He is an absolute homeless man, but he has a stable output of 10+3+2, which has triggered multiple teams to snatch!

In the history of the NBA, there are many famous homeless people, such as Jeff Green, a veteran who is still playing for the Rockets. He has played for 11 teams throughout his NBA career. Joe Smith, the No. 1 pick in the 1995 draft, also played for 12 different teams. Ismail Smith, a former Rockets former player and Yao Ming briefly became teammates, has played for 13 teams. The player we are going to introduce today is also a famous mercenary, and he is Alec Burks. Although he averaged only 10.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in his career, many teams want to get him whenever he enters the free market. Recently, some media suggested that the Warriors sign Burks again in the summer. So what kind of charm does Burks have that can arouse so many teams’ love? Let’s analyze it one by one below!

1. Underestimated offensive ability and outstanding three-point shooting.

Let's first talk about Burks' offensive ability. Although Burks spent most of his time playing as a substitute after entering the NBA in 2011, it has to be admitted that even though he has been rotating different teams for a long time, he can still adapt to most team systems and perform as he deserves. The first is his scoring ability. Don’t look at his contribution of 10.5 points per game in his career. It doesn’t seem too outstanding, but as long as the team needs him to score, he can also bear the team’s scoring burden. For example, when he played for the Warriors in the 19-20 season, the team was in a bad situation. As a passerby, Burks gained the trust of Steve Cole, who averaged 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, and maintained his three-point shooting percentage at 37.5%, which is his value. And back to this season, Burks, who is already 33 years old, has become a member of the Heat. Although he missed 33 games due to injury, he still contributed 7.3 points per game, and his three-point shooting percentage remained at 42.5%, with a total of 88 three-pointers. It can be seen how important it is in today's small ball era, which is also a major reason why Burks can be favored by many teams.

2. Stable transmission is suitable for each team's tactical system.

Let’s talk about another feature of Burks, which is that he can not only hold the ball and attack the box, but also adapt to the off-ball style, which is a very scarce resource for the team. After all, when the team needs it, he can continue to output, and when there are core stars to score, he can also serve as a contact point for the outside line and prepare to fire the gun at any time. This season, his round-round share with the Heat is only 16%, but his real shooting percentage has reached an astonishing 60.8%, which is a very considerable efficiency in the league today. Moreover, Burks is a star who has been in the NBA for 14 years and has frequently suffered injuries, which is a very amazing performance. And don't forget that Burks also has the ability to organize and conduct. Although he mainly scores on offense most of the time, he also has moments of inspiration. In the Heat this season, he has been very adapted to the team's pick-and-roll system, sharing the team's offensive pressure to a certain extent, and giving teammates the opportunity to attack the box. Of course, his greatest value is too adaptable. He can play for 8 teams, which also indirectly illustrates Burks' "panko" attributes.

3. Defensive efficiency is good and worth a stable playing time.

Of course, just one-hand three-point shooting cannot help Burks gain a full foothold in the small ball era. After all, Joe Harris and Duncan Robinson are both three-point shooters who are no less than Burks, but one of them has been DNP for a long time, and the other has directly chosen to retire. Chacha Burks can get stable playing time, relying on outstanding defense. With his eight seasons with the Jazz, he got a lot of opportunities in Salt Lake City, and it was during this period that he polished his defensive ability. Moreover, his static talent is good, his height of 1.98 meters, a weight of 96 kilograms, and a 2.08 meters wingspan are enough to help him not suffer losses when facing the defensive end. He also has his own defensive habits. He has a very outstanding awareness and can always find the best time to cut the ball. This is why he averages only 0.8 fouls per game, and he is very good at changing defense systems. Even if he is misplaced, he can handle it with ease. According to data, under his defense this season, the shooting percentage of opponents will drop by 1.7%, and his defensive efficiency of 107.6 is enough to prove his excellent defensive ability.

4. A player with a low contract amount and a very cost-effective price.

Finally, Burks can gain a foothold in so many teams, and it depends on one thing, that is its own cost-effectiveness. Since the Jazz debut, his rookie contract is only $9.71 million for four years, which has almost no impact on the team's salary space. After that, the rookie contract expired, and he only renewed his contract with the Jazz for only four years and $41 million. What is even more surprising is that this is actually the largest contract he has won in his career. After joining the Warriors, he signed a one-year minimum salary, and in the Knicks, he first received a one-year, $6 million contract, and then renewed the contract only lasted 30 million US dollars. When joining the Heat this season, he signed a basic salary of $2.09 million in one year. So far in his career, his total salary has not exceeded $100 million. This is a very rare situation in an era of huge increase in salary space. He is not worth a lot, but he can output stably and has a strong tactical adaptability. Which team doesn’t want such a player?