Daily Knicks
Fansided

New York Knicks: Players Who Stepped Up Against Washington Wizards

By Maxwell Ogden

Oct 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi (28) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
3 of 6
Next
Oct 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Ron Baker (31) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Daniel House (4) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Ron Baker (31) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Daniel House (4) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 90-88. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

Ron Baker

Ron Baker didn’t have a great game from a statistical perspective, but he certainly turned heads. Baker was clutch with his shooting, tenacious with his effort and energy, and willing to do any and everything that his team asked of him.

The race for a roster spot is heating up between Baker and Chasson Randle, and against the Washington Wizards, Baker made quite the case.

Baker finished with eight points, four rebounds, three offensive boards, and two assists in 16 minutes. He shot just 2-of-7 from the field, but he made a crucial shot with less than a minute remaining.

Far more important than the shooting percentages was the fact that Baker worked his tail off against a Wizards team with quality guards.

Baker didn’t get three offensive rebounds by getting lucky. The 6’4″ shooting guard defended with vigor, selflessly worked without the ball, and made the big plays when they mattered the most for the Knicks.

Though it may appear as though Baker and Randle are competing for a roster spot, it’s beginning to seem as though he’s actually competing with Justin Holiday.

Home/Knicks News