Knicks Rumors: Pros And Cons Of Pursuing Joakim Noah

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Oct 30, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) warms up before the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: Rebounding

Even during his down years of 2014-15 and 2015-16, Joakim Noah was one of the best rebounders in the NBA. That’s a product of his tenacious competitiveness and physicality, as he relentlessly throws his body around on both ends of the floor.

Already suited to help address the New York Knicks’ need for a facilitator, a considerable amount of Noah’s value can be found in his rebounding.

Noah has averaged at least 3.0 offensive rebounds in eight consecutive seasons, and even pulled down 2.4 per contest as a rookie. That includes 2015-16, when he averaged 3.0 offensive rebounds in just 21.9 minutes of action per game.

For fans of the advanced metrics, the latter number translates to an average of 4.9 offensive rebounds per 36 minutes.

New York was one of the better rebounding teams in the NBA in 2015-16, but it just lost Robin Lopez. Lopez ranked No. 4 in offensive rebounds per game, and did an outstanding job of boxing opponents out to keep them off the boards.

If Noah can do the same, then that alone would make him a solid addition to the Knicks’ starting lineup.

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