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

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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 /

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Brandon Jennings is the sixth man and backup point guard, and he’s more than capable of filling in as a starter. The issue with Jennings becoming the starter in Derrick Rose’s place, however, is that there isn’t a third point guard on the roster.

That leaves rookie combo guard Ron Baker and veteran shooting guard Sasha Vujacic to handle the duties of being the third point guard on the roster.

Baker has upside, but he’s been struggling to find playing time and produce at a consistent level. Thus far in 2016-17 NBA regular season, he’s appeared in seven games, is averaging 8.4 minutes per game, and is shooting 26.1 percent from the field.

Baker’s value is more long-term than immediate for the New York Knicks, however, which is why a third point guard is necessary.

Vujacic, meanwhile, is a skilled player who can create for others, but he’s also an underwhelming athlete who’s often limited to less than 20 minutes of efficient basketball. He’s averaging 8.0 minutes over the course of 15 games played.

That opens the door for Westchester Knicks standout Chasson Randle to be called up to the main roster and make his mark off the bench.

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