Knicks: Pros And Cons Of Arron Afflalo Potentially Returning

New York Knicks: Pros And Cons Of Arron Afflalo Potentially Returning

Mar 5, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Derrick Williams (23), guard Arron Afflalo (4) and guard Jose Calderon (3) celebrate against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks defeated the Pistons 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 1, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) drives to the basket past Brooklyn Nets guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: Efficient Offense

If there’s one thing that Arron Afflalo is all but guaranteed to provide, it’s efficient offense. He rarely turns the ball over, and has a career slash line of .452/.385/.820 through nine NBA seasons.

Afflalo may not be able to fill the shoes of a No. 2 scoring option, but he’s certainly reliable for an efficient evening of double-digit scoring numbers

Jeff Hornacek‘s offense requires the perimeter players to be able to consistently space the floor. Afflalo, of course, is one of the more efficient 3-point shooters and capable midrange scorers in the NBA.

Considering Gerald Green came out of nowhere to make 204 3-point field goals on 40.0 percent shooting in 2013-14, it stands to reason that Hornacek can help Afflalo thrive.

Afflalo isn’t as explosive as Green, but the way he’d be utilized in the halfcourt would be similar. Green wa oftens given isolation possessions that started in the mid-post, which is exactly where Afflalo is at his best.

There’s no such thing as an actually perfect match, but Afflalo’s strengths could be maximized in coach Hornacek’s system.

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