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New York Knicks: Attainable Point Guards In 2016 NBA Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 20, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) reacts to a basket against the Purdue Boilermakers at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers won 77-73. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Yogi Ferrell (11) reacts to a basket against the Purdue Boilermakers at Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers won 77-73. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 19, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Anthony Barber (12) dribbles the ball as Pittsburgh Panthers forward Ryan Luther (4) defends during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. The Wolpack won 78-61. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 19, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Anthony Barber (12) dribbles the ball as Pittsburgh Panthers forward Ryan Luther (4) defends during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. The Wolpack won 78-61. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Anthony Barber, North Carolina State Wolfpack

Age: 21 (7/25/1994)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’2.75″, 173 pounds, 6’5.5″
Slash Line: .434/.361/.865
Season Averages: 38.7 MPG, 23.5 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 4.5 APG, 0.6 SPG, 1.3 3PM

As it pertains to scoring point guards, there aren’t many better than North Carolina State Wolfpack star Anthony Barber. Known as, “Cat Barber,” to the masses, his nickname is derived from his quickness.

The New York Knicks need to do a better job of creating penetration, and Barber would certainly help in that regard.

Barber stands at just under 6’3″ with a near 6’6″ wingspan and the quickness to be a much better defender than he was at North Carolina State. With the proper coaching, he could become one of the better on-ball defenders and ball hawks in the NBA.

When all else fails, Barber can provide significant value offensively.

Barber has improved his jump shot to the point of being a quality complement to his other skills. He thrives as a transition playmaker, can get to the rim and finish in traffic, and has great potential as a drive-and-dish player.

Barber’s NBA potential is debatable, but strictly talking upside, he’s one of the most intriguing prospects at his position.

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