Chasson Randle
Position: Point Guard
Minutes Played: 21
Stat Line: 14 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 5/9 FG, 3/5 3PT, 1/2 FT
+/-: +7
The New York Knicks need a backup to the backup point guard. That may not sound like a need, but Derrick Rose has a combination of medical red flags and legal issues that could lead to his missing significant time in 2016-17.
With Ron Baker excelling, Chasson Randle took it upon himself to absolutely show out with a main roster spot on the line.
With only two (injury-prone) point guards ahead of him, Chasson Randle has a legit chance to make to make the Knicks final 15-man roster... pic.twitter.com/QragNKGHbN
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) October 9, 2016
Randle was nothing short of outstanding against the Brooklyn Nets. He finished with 14 points, two rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 21 minutes, shooting 5-of-9 from the field and 3-of-5 from 3-point range.
Whether he was scoring, facilitating, or playing the passing lanes, Randle did a bit of everything at quite a high level.
Randle’s passes led his teammates to making the right decisions, which is the ultimate sign of a genuine facilitator. His shooting was lethal, as well, both off the bounce and in catch-and-shoot situations.
Randle has a chance to make the main roster.
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Performances like this make it difficult to argue against him deserving a roster spot.