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Knicks: Top 5 Free Agent Point Guards To Consider

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) runs down court after a three point basket in the second half of the game against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center. The Lakers won 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (6) runs down court after a three point basket in the second half of the game against the Orlando Magic at Staples Center. The Lakers won 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 15, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA;Orlando Magic guard Brandon Jennings (55) moves to the basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Denver Nuggets 116-110. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA;Orlando Magic guard Brandon Jennings (55) moves to the basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Denver Nuggets 116-110. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Honorable Mention: Brandon Jennings, UFA

2015-16 Team: Detroit Pistons & Orlando Magic

Age: 26

Slash Line: .368/.329/.731

Season Averages: 18.1 MPG, 6.9 PPG, 3.5 APG, 2.0 RPG, 1.1 3PM

To some extent, one shouldn’t put much stock into the averages or shooting percentages accumulated by Brandon Jennings in 2015-16. It was by the miracle of modern medical advances and a tremendous work ethic that Jennings was able to play a single game this season, let alone 48.

After rupturing his left achilles tendon on January 25, 2015, Jennings made his regular season debut on December 29—just 11 months removed from a career-threatening injury.

That makes it very easy to like Jennings, who silenced any possible concerns about his passion for the game with his incredible comeback story. The question beyond the emotion, however, is whether or not he can still play at a high enough level to make an impact in the NBA.

Having a full offseason to get back into NBA shape should be invaluably helpful, but that doesn’t make him a safe bet in free agency.

At his best, Jennings was a borderline star who brought the Milwaukee Bucks back to the playoffs, and was leading the Detroit Pistons’ resurgence in 2014-15. Jennings was often inefficient, but there was no question that he had the raw ability to be an All-Star.

If Phil Jackson and the Knicks believe that Jennings can make a strong enough recovery to be a starter or sixth man, he could end up being one of the biggest steals of the summer.

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