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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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Feb 29, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) shoots the ball as Philadelphia 76ers forward Carl Landry (7) and 76ers guard Nik Stauskas (11) defend in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 116-108. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 29, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) shoots the ball as Philadelphia 76ers forward Carl Landry (7) and 76ers guard Nik Stauskas (11) defend in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 116-108. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Jared Dudley, Unrestricted Free Agent

Position: Forward
Age: 30 (7/10/1985)
Slash Line: .478/.420/.735
Season Averages: 25.9 MPG, 7.9 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 2.1 APG, 0.9 SPG, 1.2 3PM

Free agent forward Jared Dudley is one of the most underrated players in the NBA. He’s an excellent 3-point shooter who competes defensively and has an outstanding basketball IQ.

Dudley isn’t much of an athlete, but he has the tools to be a glue guy who solidifies the New York Knicks’ efforts on both ends.

Dudley is capable of playing both small forward and power forward, which is a valuable versatility to possess in the modern NBA. He’s also one of the best 3-point shooters in the Association, as evidenced by his career 3-point field goal percentage of 39.9 percent.

In 2015-16, Dudley ranked No. 8 in the NBA in 3-point field goal percentage at 42.0 percent.

On the opposite end, the 2015-16 Washington Wizards posted a defensive rating of 103.0 with Dudley on the court and 104.2 without him. The 2014-15 Milwaukee Bucks had a defensive rating of 96.8 with Dudley and 101.1 without him.

So long as Dudley builds a solid relationship with Carmelo Anthony, he could be a solid addition to round out the top of the Knicks’ rotation.

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