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New York Knicks: Free Agent PGs Who Would Fit Jeff Hornacek

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 27, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) dribbles against the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings won 133-111. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY.
Mar 27, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) dribbles against the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings won 133-111. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY. /
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Nov 14, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 108-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Milwaukee won 108-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Matthew Dellavedova, RFA

Age: 25 (9/8/1990)
Slash Line: .405/.410/.864
Season Averages: 24.6 MPG, 7.5 PPG, 4.4 APG, 2.1 RPG, 1.3 3PM

Overall, there aren’t many point guards who would better fit the New York Knicks than Matthew Dellavedova. The Australian agitator is a competitive defender, an efficient shooter, and a willing passer who relentlessly competes.

He may be ranked at No. 5, but if the Knicks sign Dellavedova for an affordable cost, the team will be better because of it.

Dellavedova has excellent size for a point guard at 6’4″, which plays a significant role in his defensive effectiveness. He doesn’t rack up steals, but he’s an annoyance as an on-ball defender who gets physical and isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty.

Phil Jackson reportedly covets big guards, and Dellavedova certainly fits the bill.

One can fairly question whether or not Dellavedova can consistently create penetration in the NBA. He’s a very efficient shooter, however, which is a skill that’s of value in a system that preaches ball movement and finding the open man.

With an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.93, and back-to-back seasons above 40 percent shooting from beyond the arc, Dellavedova can be extremely effective for the Knicks.

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