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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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Jan 28, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Chasson Randle (5) shoots against the Washington Huskies during the second half of a 84-74 Stanford victory at Alaska Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Chasson Randle (5) shoots against the Washington Huskies during the second half of a 84-74 Stanford victory at Alaska Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Chasson Randle

Age: 23 (2/5/1993)
2015-16 Slash Line (FIBA Europe Cup): .476/.473/.909
2015-16 Season Averages (FIBA Europe Cup): 19.7 MPG, 12.0 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 1.7 APG, 1.0 SPG, 2.2 3PM

No New York Knicks player has utilized the 2016 Summer League to their advantage quite like Chasson Randle. With an opportunity to earn a contract, Randle torched the Knicks’ opponents in Orlando.

If the Knicks are looking for a low-risk, high-reward type of move, then signing Randle for the 2016-17 season would be the appropriate decision.

Randle was sensational for the Knicks at Summer League. After the team came out flat in two games without him, he averaged 18.3 points, 5.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 steals, and 3.7 3-point field goals made as New York won two of three outings.

Though the sample size is small, it’s quite clear that Randle has the skill set to be an effective NBA player.

If the Knicks are willing to invest in Randle’s development, the reward could outweigh the minimal risk. He’s an outstanding shooter who can help space the floor, and maintain a high level of play defensively.

No signing is guaranteed to yield positive results, but with Brandon Jennings and Derrick Rose’s respective injury histories, depth is vital.

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One of these five players could provide the depth New York needs.

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