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Knicks: Summer League Players With Main Roster Potential

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 5, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Ron Baker (31) reacts after scoring against the Saint Louis Billikens during the second half at Chaifetz Arena. The Shockers won 68-53. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Ron Baker (31) reacts after scoring against the Saint Louis Billikens during the second half at Chaifetz Arena. The Shockers won 68-53. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Duke University Blue Devils center Marshall Plumlee (40) dunks the ball during the second half of a first round game against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks in the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Duke University Blue Devils center Marshall Plumlee (40) dunks the ball during the second half of a first round game against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks in the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

Marshall Plumlee

Position: Center
Age: 23 (7/14/1992)
2015-16 Slash Line (College): .688/.000/.575
2015-16 Season Averages (College): 30.5 MPG, 8.3 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 3.3 ORPG, 1.1 APG, 1.6 BPG, 0.8 SPG

The New York Knicks have agreed to the terms of a four-year deal worth $72 million with free agent center Joakim Noah. Alongside Noah, second-year phenom Kristaps Porzingis will spot minutes at the 5 as New York grooms him to become the long-term answer at the position.

Depth is vital in the NBA, however, which sparked New York’s decision to sign Marshall Plumlee following the 2016 NBA Draft.

Plumlee could become both a fan favorite and a quality reserve in New York.

The primary appeal with Plumlee is that he’s a 7’1″ center who moves with fluid athleticism in the half court. He’s not DeAndre Jordan, but he can play above the rim and isn’t afraid to throw his body around.

If nothing else, Plumlee could provide the Knicks with continuity by giving an all-out effort in relief of All-NBA energy guy Joakim Noah.

Plumlee is hoping to join his two brothers as what’s becoming the most omnipresent family in the NBA. Mason Plumlee started all 82 regular games—as well as 11 in the playoffs—for the Portland Trail Blazers in 2015-16, and Miles Plumlee is currently a restricted free agent.

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The question is, can New York strike gold with Marshall in the way Portland did with Mason?

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