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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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Jun 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) handles the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter in game four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova (8) handles the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter in game four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Matthew Dellavedova, Restricted Free Agent

Position: Point Guard
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

Just three years into his NBA career, Matthew Dellavedova is already earning his status as a glue guy. He’s a skilled offensive player who competes defensively and is willing to do the dirty work for his team.

If the New York Knicks manage to pry Dellavedova away from the New York Knicks, the team will be better because of it.

Dellavedova may not yet have the reputation of a glue guy, but that’s exactly what he’s becoming. He’s a ferociously competitive player who lays out for loose balls, embraces defensive challenges, and isn’t afraid to take a big 3 when his number is called.

Having already played in two NBA Finals, Dellavedova is one of the best possible free agency targets for the Knicks.

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a net rating of +10.0 with Dellavedova on the court in 2015-16—second on the team to LeBron James. That net rating dropped to just +2.1 when Dellavedova came off the court—a difference of 7.9 points per 100 possessions.

The Cavaliers’ offensive and defensive ratings were better with Dellavedova than without him, which should establish what he’s becoming: a glue guy.

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