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Knicks Rumors: Reasons To Love Chasson Randle Signing

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 2, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Chasson Randle (5) receives the most outstanding player award after the game against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes in the championship game of the 2015 NIT college basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden. Stanford Cardinal won 66-64 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Chasson Randle (5) receives the most outstanding player award after the game against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes in the championship game of the 2015 NIT college basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden. Stanford Cardinal won 66-64 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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March 12, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach Johnny Dawkins (right) instructs guard Chasson Randle (5) against the Utah Utes during the first half in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 Conference tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
March 12, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach Johnny Dawkins (right) instructs guard Chasson Randle (5) against the Utah Utes during the first half in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 Conference tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Triangle Offense Experience

The most intriguing aspect of the New York Knicks’ signing of Chasson Randle is the experience he already has in their system. During his four-year career with the Stanford Cardinal, Randle ran the Triangle Offense under head coach Johnny Dawkins.

In other words, if either Derrick Rose or Brandon Jennings were to miss a game, Randle could step in with experience in the system that New York is running.

If Jennings and Rose do succumb to injuries or a need for rest, having a point guard who knows the system will be vital. Randle has an abundance of experience in the triangle offense already, which is likely why Phil Jackson has taken a liking to him.

Whether or not you’re a fan of the system, it’s critical to have players who know it.

Jeff Hornacek plans to diversify and modernize the Triangle Offense. That’s a necessary adaptation to the current standards for execution in the NBA, which opens the door for Randle to explore deeper areas of his skill set.

More importantly, it should create more openings for Randle and Rose to capitalize on their athletic advantages.

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A main roster spot is far from guaranteed, but Randle has a legitimate opportunity to play for the New York Knicks in 2016-17.

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