Felton is joining a team that was second in 3-point attempts with over 26 per game. He will benefit by playing alongside the 3-point specialist Danilo Gallinari and with one of the top finishers in Amare Stoudemire. Amare’s ability to draw the double team (Felton has never played with a dominating Power Forward) will open up some shots for the South Carolina native. Ray Felton is no Steve Nash, but Coach D’Antoni will still be calling Ray-Amare pick and roll plays, resulting in some easy assists for the Point Guard.

Being the fourth option and having CP3 at the point will give him ample open shots, thereby increasing his efficiency. Look for him to maintain his 2 three-pointers per game but with a much better field goal percentage. Thanks to the lack of depth on the Hornets, (his only threat to a reduction in minutes is from the immobile Stojakovic), Ariza will provide very solid contributions in threes, rebounds and steals.