New York Knicks: Deep Sleepers To Consider In Free Agency

Aaron Brooks, Unrestricted Free Agent

Position: Point Guard
Age: 31 (1/14/1985)
Slash Line: .401/.357/.766
Season Averages: 16.1 MPG, 7.1 PPG, 2.6 APG, 1.5 RPG, 1.0 3PM

Yes, I know—Aaron Brooks would continue the trend of former Chicago Bulls players joining the New York Knicks. If we’re going to define a player’s value to a team by where they’ve been, however, then we might as well dismiss everything else they’ve ever achieved.

Brooks finished the 2015-16 season with pedestrian averages of 7.1 points and 2.6 assists per game, but has the skill set and affordability to be a wonderful fit under head coach Jeff Hornacek.

Brooks’ season averages were what they were, but he averaged 16.0 points and 5.8 assists per 36 minutes. He converted just 40.1 percent of his field goals, but made an efficient 35.7 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc.

A lightning quick point guard with a solid floater and 3-point range, Brooks has the tools to be successful under coach Hornacek.

Hornacek’s system plays lead guards both on and off-ball. The priorities are driving and facilitating, yes, but the foundation for the success of the scorers includes catching a pass along the 3-point line and either shooting or attacking a closeout.

Considering Brooks has the range to shoot and the quickness to attack a closeout, it stands to reason that he could be a solid one or two-year pickup for an affordable cost.

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