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New York Knicks: Time To Call Chasson Randle Up From NBA D-League?

By Maxwell Ogden

Oct 8, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Chasson Randle (4) drives to the net between Brooklyn Nets forward Chris McCullough (1) and Brooklyn Nets forward Justin Hamilton (41) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Chasson Randle (4) drives to the net between Brooklyn Nets forward Chris McCullough (1) and Brooklyn Nets forward Justin Hamilton (41) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) reacts as he lands on his back against the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Knicks 113-111 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) reacts as he lands on his back against the Phoenix Suns in the first quarter at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Knicks 113-111 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Derrick Rose’s Injuries

Derrick Rose has been a pleasant surprise for the Knicks during the 2016-17 NBA regular season. Through 25 games, he’s made 23 appearances and has recorded averages of 16.4 points, 4.4 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 0.7 steals per game.

He’s done so on 45.6 percent shooting from the field and a remarkably efficient mark of 83.8 percent from the charity stripe.

Unfortunately, Rose has already missed two games and could miss even more time with what’s becoming a recurring back injury.

Rose left the Knicks’ December 6 game against the Miami Heat with back spasms. He proceeded to miss games against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings on December 7 and December 9.

Rose rebounded with an explosive 25 points on 12-of-16 shooting from the field against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, December 11.

Unfortunately, Rose’s back spasms returned on Tuesday, December 13—just one week after his back first became an issue.

It stands to reason that Rose could push through this issue and play a high number of games during the 2016-17 NBA regular season. The fact that injuries are already becoming an issue, however, is a sign that depth is vital and necessary.

The obvious question is: can the New York Knicks find the necessary depth with a player who’s currently on the roster?

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