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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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Apr 17, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) defends during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) defends during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Jeremy Lin, UFA

Age: 27 (8/23/1988)
Slash Line: .412/.336/.815
Season Averages: 26.3 MPG, 11.7 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 3.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.0 3PM

There aren’t many players who fit Jeff Hornacek’s offense better on paper than Jeremy Lin. There’s no guaranteeing that he’d be open to playing for the New York Knicks, but that possibility should be explored.

Hornacek is a master at using pick-and-roll point guards, and that’s exactly what Lin is.

The obvious hurdle with re-signing Lin is the turbulent ride that was the end of his previous Knicks tenure. Lin’s respective relationships with franchise player Carmelo Anthony and owner James Dolan are both considered uneasy, but bonds could potentially be mended.

If that were to transpire, it stands to reason that Lin would thrive under Hornacek’s guidance.

Lin is an outstanding pick-and-roll player who excels at reading and reacting to what the defense gives him when coming off of screens. That was the foundation for his success during Linsanity, and it’s one of the central aspects of Hornacek’s offense.

If Lin can be had for an affordable cost, it’d certainly be worth reaching out to him.

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