Sam Merrill just went completely bonkers for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half against the Washington Wizards, dropping 26 points on a superhuman 7-for-7 from 3-point range in 14 minutes of action.
Merrill's value as a floor-spacer for the Cavs was already well-known by fans of the team, but this explosion of shooting prowess just erased any doubts that Cleveland must keep Merrill in its long-term plans.
Sam Merrill is one of the best contracts in the NBA
Merrill's contract is beginning to look like one of the best bargains in the NBA. He's making $8.