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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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Dec 31, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) dribbles agains the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center. The Warriors won 114 to 110. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) dribbles agains the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center. The Warriors won 114 to 110. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Shaun Livingston, Team Option

2015-16 Team: Golden State Warriors

Age: 30

Slash Line: .536/.167/.860

Season Averages: 19.5 MPG, 6.3 PPG, 3.0 APG, 2.2 RPG, 0.7 SPG

6’7″ point guard Shaun Livingston isn’t much of a shooter, which creates a stylistic issue in the Triangle Offense. Generally speaking, a point guard operating within the confines of this system must be proficient in converting the corner 3.

Adding a respected locker room leader who can defend multiple positions is simply too intriguing a possibility to ignore.

The statistics will tell you any story you’d like them to, but the Livingston has been vital to Golden State’s success. He’s a calming veteran voice in the locker room, and a selfless contributor who consistently finds a way to make an impact on both ends.

Lest one forget the immeasurable impact Livingston had on a not-so-distant 2013-14 Brooklyn Nets team, as well.

Brooklyn turned its 2013-14 campaign around by making a dramatic change. Livingston was moved into the role of starting point guard, thus enabling Deron Williams to play off-ball and embrace more of a scorer’s role as Livingston brought a unique versatility to both ends of the floor.

Livingston may or may not be the best option to start in New York, but he’d bring a much stronger sense of stability to the defense than Jose Calderon was able to in 2015-16.

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