Knicks Rumors: Pros And Cons Of Pursuing Kent Bazemore

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Apr 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) drives against Boston Celtics forward Amir Johnson (90, left), guard Evan Turner (11) and forward Jae Crowder (99) in the third quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 89-72. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Con: Isolation Offense

Kent Bazemore is a respectable 3-point shooter who can space the floor with consistency. He’s also an explosive athlete who can easily play above the rim and impact a game in transition.

What Bazemore struggles to do is create his own offense.

Bazemore can attack a closeout and get to the rim as a straight-line finisher. He’s not much of a threat when the opposing defense is set, however, as he lacks the creativity in his ball-handling to get by a committed defender.

New York isn’t necessarily longing for an elite isolation scorer, but having a capable 2-guard is a priority.

If the Knicks are unable to land a facilitator in free agency, then Bazemore could struggle offensively. Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis are the go-to scorers, but Bazemore would be far more efficient with a playmaker to set him up.

Bazemore is improving his handles, but he needs to make further progress.

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