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Knicks Rumors: High-Profile Free Agents NY Can Realistically Sign

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 8, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) reacts to a play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) reacts to a play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 27, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Rajon Rondo (9) looks to pass against the Dallas Mavericks in the our 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) looks to pass against the Dallas Mavericks in the our quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings won 133-111. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY. /

Rajon Rondo, Unrestricted Free Agent

Position:  Point Guard
Age: 30 (2/22/1986)
Slash Line: .454/.365/.580
Season Averages: 35.2 MPG, 11.9 PPG, 11.7 APG, 6.0 RPG, 2.0 SPG, 0.9 3PM

One of the hottest topics of the 2015-16 season was how Rajon Rondo would fit in the Triangle Offense. Some hypothesized that he’d struggle due to the need for point guards needing to be able to space the floor, while others felt as though his basketball IQ would make up the ground.

Per Marc Berman of The New York Post, Rondo believes that he can make it work in the Triangle Offense.

"“I had a comment earlier about it, but if I put my mind at it, I think I can be good at anything,” Rondo told The Post. “The Lakers have proven you can have success,” Rondo said. “Even go back to the old Bulls. I think it’s about personnel and it’s about having the right guys. You need guys with a high IQ, who really know the game well to break down film and become great at it.”"

The introduction of Jeff Hornacek as head coach most certainly increases the appeal.

With Hornacek being introduced as head coach, the New York Knicks have shifted to a more modern approach to running an offense. That includes the embracing of the elevated importance of point guard play.

Thus, adding a three-time assists leader becomes significantly more intriguing than it originally was.

Rondo, who led the league in assists in 2012, 2013, and 2016, is close with current Knicks star Carmelo Anthony. Rondo’s presence would certainly increase the efficiency with which Anthony scores, and would likely do the same for Kristaps Porzingis.

Rondo remains a polarizing figure, but with point guard guru Jeff Hornacek as head coach, this could be a match made in heaven.

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