Brandon Jennings
Brandon Jennings may or may not become the best player on the New York Knicks, but he’s quickly emerging as the most entertaining. His crafty handles, fearless approach to playmaking, and tantalizing skill set have put him back on the map.
Jennings still has things to work out, but the only thing that matters about his preseason play is that he’s beginning to look like himself again.
Jennings ruptured his achilles tendon in January of 2015, which makes it hard to believe he played 48 games in 2015-16. He struggled during those 48 outings, however, and has yet to prove he can consistently perform at a high level.
He certainly wasn’t flawless, but Jennings managed to finish with eight points, five assists, three rebounds, a steal, and a 3-point field goal against the Boston Celtics.
Jennings’ ability to facilitate the offense could play a defining role in the Knicks’ postseason aspirations. Derrick Rose is a capable distributor, but one could argue that Jennings is the more gifted passer.
Regardless of who’s better, it’s intriguing to see Jennings continuing to improve the confidence with which he plays.