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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; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Millsap’s Offensive Versatility

The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the most efficient offensive teams in the NBA under head coach Mike Budenholzer. One of the primary reasons the Hawks have been so effective is the presence of power forward Paul Millsap.

Millsap may not be elite in any one area, but he’s one of the most well-rounded and versatile offensive players in the NBA.

Millsap can attack from the low post, drive from the top of the key, score from midrange, space the floor from beyond the arc, and facilitate. His versatility has translated from the regular season to the playoffs.

Millsap has played in 81 playoff games and started 36, which includes the 2016 game when he posted 45 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, four blocks, and two steals.

Millsap’s ability to step out and space the floor is reason enough to value his presence on the offensive end of the floor. The fact that he can handle the ball and facilitate creates an even stronger value on offense.

Millsap isn’t a star because of any one area of focus, but instead his phenomenal versatility that rates amongst the best in the NBA.

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