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New York Knicks: Top 5 Free Agent Small Forwards

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 21, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 21, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Jeff Green (8) controls the ball against Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
April 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Jeff Green (8) controls the ball against Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Jeff Green, UFA

2015-16 Teams: Memphis Grizzlies & Los Angeles Clippers

Age: 29

Slash Line: .430/.315/.745

Season Averages: 28.2 MPG, 11.7 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.7 APG, 0.7 SPG, 0.8 3PM

One could make a very strong case that Jeff Green will sign a contract that enables him to start for an NBA team. If Phil Jackson can convince him to take on the role of a sixth man, however, he could be a game-changing acquisition for the New York Knicks.

Green is a versatile offensive player whose skill set is tailor made for the Triangle Offense.

Green could be the Knicks’ Lamar Odom, to some extent, as a skilled forward who can come in off the bench and play both the 3 and the 4. He’s an explosive finisher around the rim, which should help the Knicks’ transition offense.

Derrick Williams accepting his player option would eradicate all hope of signing Green, but if he opts out, this move would be ideal.

Green hasn’t lived up to his star potential, but he has a high basketball IQ and a unique skill set. He can post up, space the floor, attack off the bounce, and get out in transition, and while none of those traits qualify as a go-to skill, they’re all utilizable.

Green could be New York’s Odom in the Triangle Offense, and that makes him a free agent worth seriously considering.

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