16. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
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KCP posted a 56.1 true shooting percentage in his first season in Los Angeles, a career high. But his presence was particularly felt on the defensive end. With the five-year veteran locking up opposing teams’ lead ballhandlers, the Lakers posted the league’s 12th-best defensive rating, according to Basketball Reference, far exceeding expectations considering the available talent.