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Knicks Trade Rumors: Five Reasons To Pursue Paul Millsap

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 20, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives against New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 104-94. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) drives against New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 104-94. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Knicks’ Offensive Inconsistency

The New York Knicks have the potential to be one of the most dominant offensive teams in the NBA. There are a number of dynamic scoring threats and crafty playmakers, as well as a head coach who specializes in putting points on the board.

Given the rather sporadic nature of the Knicks’ offense, it’s safe to believe that adding a star on that end of the floor would be beneficial.

Thus far in 2016-17, New York is averaging 105.5 points per game and 104.2 points per 100 possessions. It’s doing so on a true shooting percentage of .530 and an effective field goal percentage of .491.

Though Jeff Hornacek is a brilliant offensive mind and his stars are legitimately dynamic, but New York hasn’t been as efficient or effective as it should be.

New York ranks outside of the Top 15 in offensive efficiency and outside of the Top 20 in effective field goal percentage and true shooting percentage. The primary issue with the Knicks’ offense is a reluctancy to move the ball.

At 15-7 when they dish out at least 20 assists and 1-10 when they fail to, the Knicks need a player who can create for others.

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