The New York Knicks have signed free agent forward Damien Inglis. Why should you care about Inglis becoming a member of the Knicks?
In two brief seasons, the Westchester Knicks have become a genuine developmental tool for the New York Knicks. Not every team embraces the value of the NBA D-League, but New York has found reason to do so.
The latest roster move proves that the the Knicks are firmly committed to utilizing the NBA D-League as a means for developing long-term assets.
The Knicks announced the signing of free agent forward Damien Inglis on Tuesday, October 11. Inglis, who was drafted at No. 31 overall in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, played 13 games for Westchester in 2014.
He’s now officially a member of the Knicks.
October 11, 2016 – New York Knickerbockers announced today that the team has signed forward Damien Inglis. pic.twitter.com/HW3Uthuw3v
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) October 11, 2016
Inglis will likely start in the NBA D-League.
During his time in Westchester in 2015-16, Inglis recorded averages of 9.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 0.9 3-point field goals made in 21.4 minutes per game. He did so on a slash line of .444/.364/.636.
Inglis’ production and overall quality of play was strong enough for Westchester to give him another chance.
Inglis will start with the Westchester Knicks, but there are reasons to love this signing for New York. He has the potential to earn a main roster spot in due time and play a significant role in the long-term.
The question is: why should you care about the Inglis signing?