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New York Knicks: Glue Guys Who Can Be Found In Free Agency

By Maxwell Ogden

Jun 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) reacts to a play against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter in game five of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) reacts to a play against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter in game five of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 2, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Bass (2) defends against Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur (00) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Bass (2) defends against Denver Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur (00) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Brandon Bass, Player Option

Position: Power Forward
Age: 31 (4/30/1985)
Slash Line: .549/.000/.845
Season Averages: 20.3 MPG, 7.2 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 1.6 ORPG, 1.1 APG, 0.8 BPG

There are few players more valuable on the free agent market than power forward Brandon Bass. This isn’t to say that he’ll be the star of the show, but instead acknowledging just how important he can be to a team on a potentially affordable deal.

If Bass declines his player option, the New York Knicks should be able to sign him for a reasonable price.

Bass came into his own with the Boston Celtics. He helped Doc Rivers‘ crew reach the Conference Finals in 2012, and overcome a season-ending injury to Rajon Rondo to finish above .500 in 2013.

Bass may not be your typical glue guy, but he’s a trusted veteran who’s great in the locker room and busts his behind on the court.

In 2015-16, the Lakers had an offensive rating of 104.3 with Bass on the court, and 95.7 without him—a difference of 8.6 points per 100 possessions. It also had a defensive rating of 106.9 with Bass and 110.6 without him.

The most telling number: the Lakers had a net rating of -2.6 with Bass on the floor, and checked in at -14.9 without him—a difference of 12.3 points per 100 possessions. Glue.

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