The New Orleans Pelicans have revealed that they have let go of forward Matt Ryan. The player, standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 215 pounds, participated in 28 games in the 2023-24 season, averaging 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds per game. Ryan was known for his reliability as a shooter, making 45.1% of his three-point shots while playing for the Pelicans.
A Career Journey Across Teams
Ryan has traveled to different NBA teams over the course of three seasons. Apart from New Orleans, he also competed for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston Celtics. In all of his 63 career games, Ryan has consistently recorded averages of 4.4 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.5 assists per game. He excels at shooting from long range. Boasting a career three-point shooting percentage of 41.1%.
A Promising Shooter
Despite limited playing time, Ryan has shown promising efficiency as a shooter. Making over 40% of his shots from three-point range throughout his time in the NBA. It has made him a valuable commodity for teams requiring more room on the court. Even as Ryan leaves the Pelicans, his potential in the league is bolstered by his height and shooting skills.
While Ryan explores his future in his career. His excellent shooting abilities could potentially be utilized by another NBA team looking to improve their scoring from outside the paint.
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