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Sam Merrill
Sharpshooter · “Suits him” fit · #62 of 79 shooting guards
Age29
Height6′4″ (193 cm)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
Wingspan6′5″ (196 cm)
NationalityUnited States
Real-world teamCleveland Cavaliers
62
Overall
63
Potential
#248of 364 players
#62of 79 shooting guards
Scouting report
Backcourt analysisSam Merrill is a 62-rated shooting guard at the edge of a rotation, ranked #62 of 79 shooting guards in Backcourt.
His best fit is the Sharpshooter role, which spaces the floor and punishes every defender who helps off him. His three-point (64) and basketball IQ (71) are exactly what that role asks for, and the game rates the match as “Suits him”.
For a shooting guard, his standout attributes are basketball IQ (71) and mid-range (66), in the top 49% and 58% of shooting guards respectively.
The trade-off is defense (52), in the bottom 9% of shooting guards — protect him with a strong defender alongside him.
Plan his minutes around matchups and blowouts rather than a fixed nightly share. His stamina of 61 means his energy drains quickly, so watch the ENR column.
At 29 he is close to his ceiling of 63.
He earns $8.0M a season with a transfer value of $16.4M — expensive for what he delivers.
Strengths
Basketball IQ 71Mid-range 66Three-point 64Weaknesses
Defense 52Rebounding 52Reference season averages
Real-world15.5Points
3.9Rebounds
2.6Assists
1Steals
0.2Blocks
39.8%FG%
39%3P%
86%FT%
70Games
22Minutes
Sam in Backcourt: questions
What is Sam Merrill's rating in Backcourt Basketball Manager?
Sam Merrill is rated 62 overall with a potential of 63. That ranks him #248 of 364 players in the game and #62 of 79 shooting guards.
What is Sam Merrill's best role in Backcourt?
The game's best role for him is Sharpshooter, rated “Suits him”. That role relies on three-point, basketball IQ.
What are Sam Merrill's best attributes?
His strongest attributes for a shooting guard are basketball IQ (71), mid-range (66) and three-point (64).
How much does Sam Merrill cost in Backcourt?
He earns $8.0M per season and has a transfer value of $16.4M, which is expensive for what he delivers.
What team does Sam Merrill play for?
In the real world Sam Merrill plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Backcourt's own league uses its own clubs, so in career mode he can end up on any of them.
About these ratings. Every rating, attribute and role on this page is Backcourt Basketball Manager's own in-game value, derived by the game from public season statistics. They are not NBA 2K ratings or any other publisher's. Backcourt is an independent game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or licensed by the NBA, any NBA team or the National Basketball Players Association. Team names identify players' real-world clubs only; Backcourt's own league uses its own clubs.
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