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New York Knicks: Pros And Cons Of Signing Chasson Randle

By Maxwell Ogden

March 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Chasson Randle (5) celebrates after making the game-winning basket against the Washington Huskies during the second half in the first round of the Pac-12 Conference tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Cardinal defeated the Huskies 71-69. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
March 11, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Chasson Randle (5) celebrates after making the game-winning basket against the Washington Huskies during the second half in the first round of the Pac-12 Conference tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Cardinal defeated the Huskies 71-69. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 1, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Chasson Randle (5) goes up for a layup in front of Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) and Ducks guard Casey Benson (2) during the second half at Maples Pavilion. Oregon won the game 73 to 70. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Chasson Randle (5) goes up for a layup in front of Oregon Ducks forward Jordan Bell (1) and Ducks guard Casey Benson (2) during the second half at Maples Pavilion. Oregon won the game 73 to 70. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: Offensive Versatility

Easily the most intriguing aspect of Chasson Randle’s game is his offensive versatility. Both in the half court and transition, Randle has a combination of skills that can be molded into something intriguing.

If developed properly, Randle could be more than just a third point guard; in the long-term, he could be New York’s sixth man.

An explosive leaper—he registered 39.5″ max vertical leap—with NBA-caliber speed, lateral quickness, and agility, Randle is a force in transition. That’s where much of his offense came in college, and it’s where he can live in the NBA.

With an ability to finish both at and above the rim, Randle’s ability to run the fast break could make him an ideal fit under head coach Jeff Hornacek.

In the halfcourt, Randle is an outstanding shooter who does an excellent job of drawing contact. He made 304 3-point field goals on 38.6 percent shooting from beyond the arc during his four-year career at Stanford, and did an excellent job of getting to the line.

Under coach Hornacek, who provides his guards with opportunities to run in transition and attack closeouts in the half court, Randle can excel.

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