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New York Knicks: Free Agency Targets Who Can Save The Bench

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 28, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jerryd Bayless (19) dribbles during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Milwaukee 103-83. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jerryd Bayless (19) dribbles during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Milwaukee 103-83. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 13, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Steve Novak (16) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2014; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Steve Novak (16) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Honorable Mention: Steve Novak, UFA

Position: Forward
Age: 32 (6/13/1983)
Slash Line: .444/.467/1.000
Season Averages: 4.4 MPG, 2.4 PPG, 0.7 3PM

The New York Knicks are in dire need of shooters who can convert timely 3-point field goals. Said players don’t offer much the rest of the way, but back-of-the-rotation contributors who can hit big shots in the second and third quarters are always valuable.

Novak doesn’t offer much, but he proved himself to be more than capable of bringing Madison Square Garden to life.

Novak wouldn’t receive many minutes in New York, but adding a fan favorite to the end of the rotation would be a nice move for fan morale. Novak knows how to invigorate the crowd with his 3-point shooting, and is a veteran voice with respect across the NBA.

One-trick pony or otherwise, having veteran leadership in the locker room is important for team morale.

Novak has been a teammate of Carmelo Anthony‘s before, playing a key bench role for the 2012-13 Knicks that won 54 games. That alone is worth looking into, especially for a team run by The Zen Master—a man who knows just how valuable relationships can be.

Novak is more of a locker room signing than an on-court pickup, but why turn down the opportunity to improve team morale at the veteran’s minimum?

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