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New York Knicks: Free Agent Point Guards To Consider For Depth

By Maxwell Ogden

Feb 8, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich (12) enters the arena before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich (12) enters the arena before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2015; Wichita, KS, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Ron Baker (31) brings the ball down the court against Charleston Southern at Charles Koch Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2015; Wichita, KS, USA; Wichita State Shockers guard Ron Baker (31) brings the ball down the court against Charleston Southern at Charles Koch Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports /

Honorable Mention: Ron Baker

Age: 23 (3/30/1993)
Slash Line (College): .424/.350/.793
Season Averages (College): 31.6 MPG, 14.0 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 3.2 APG, 1.5 SPG, 1.8 3PM

Ron Baker isn’t a free agent point guard, but instead a New York Knicks player on a partially guaranteed deal. The reason he’s being included on this list is because the Knicks haven’t yet committed to starting the season with him on the roster.

Though Baker is admittedly more of a shooting guard, he has the ability to handle the ball and facilitate in a pinch.

The backup point guard is more of a sixth man who helps the second unit provide stability behind the starters. They don’t need to be an elite facilitator or playmaker, but instead an all-around offensive threat who’s capable of creating for others.

Baker certainly fits the bill as an excellent 3-point shooter who can run the pick-and-roll and make plays in transition.

Baker has a lot of Jeff Hornacek in his game in the sense that he can alternate between aggressively scoring, facilitating, and playing off-ball. Considering Hornacek is the Knicks’ coach, this is a perfect match.

Baker is already on a partially guarantee contract, but the Knicks should give serious thought to keeping him around long-term.

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