New York Knicks: Justin Holiday Is More Than A Throw-In

Creating Depth

The New York Knicks upgraded at shooting guard by signing Courtney Lee to a four-year deal worth $48 million. It was both affordable and practical, as New York landed a 3-and-D shooting guard who perfectly complements starting point guard Derrick Rose.

Though Lee should provide 30-plus minutes of consistent play per game, every team needs depth at guard.

In 2015-16, Arron Afflalo played well enough to hold down the starting shooting guard position. The absence of depth behind him severely hurt the Knicks, however, as undersized 2 Langston Galloway and aging veteran Sasha Vujacic saw fluctuating minutes.

With Justin Holiday in the mix, the Knicks now have the necessary depth for productivity, consistency, and continuity at the 2.

Lee is locked in as the starter, which makes the comparisons between he and Holiday fitting. Both are athletic shooting guards who run the floor well, space the floor, and have the ability to lock opposing scorers down.

Depth is paramount in the modern NBA, and Holiday could provide that for the Knicks behind Lee.

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