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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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Nov 10, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) and Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) go for the ball during the third quarter at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Detroit Pistons 102-91. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) and Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) go for the ball during the third quarter at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Detroit Pistons 102-91. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: Necessary Depth

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks have a vast number of injury concerns at point guard. Not only does Derrick Rose have an extensive history of injuries, but Brandon Jennings is less than 18 months removed from rupturing his achilles tendon.

Phil Jackson acknowledged those injury concerns during a recent press conference in Greenburgh, New York.

Having Jennings and Rose for 82 games would be ideal, but it may not be a realistic goal. Thus, if one of the two players misses a game, then the other will start, thus creating the need for a different player to step into the role of backup point guard.

In other words, New York needs a third point guard who can provide quality minutes when his number is called—a role Chasson Randle could fill.

Randle may be unproven, but New York needs a third point guard who knows the system. There’s no better way to develop such a player than to introduce them to the offense early and develop them over the course of the season.

Whether he’s stashed in the D-League or kept on the main roster, Randle can provide the Knicks with valuable contributions.

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The question is, does the risk outweigh the reward? Hit the comments section and let us know!

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