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Knicks Rumors: Pros, Cons Of Signing Derrick Rose To Max Contract

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) drives against Orlando Magic point guard D.J. Augustin (14) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) drives against Orlando Magic point guard D.J. Augustin (14) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Kris Humphries (43) during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Kris Humphries (43) during the first half at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Pro: Slashing Ability

The New York Knicks have been in dire need of a point guard who can consistently create penetration. The absence of said player was the difference between success and failure in 2015-16, which is why the acquisition of Derrick Rose made sense.

If the New York Knicks need a reason to bring Rose back for the 2017-18 season and beyond, the obvious answer is his ability to consistently get to the rim.

Rose ranks in the Top 5 in the NBA in points via drives per game during the 2016-17 regular season. He’s achieved that status by finishing with power, creativity, and efficiency—a unique combination for a player at his position.

With a field goal percentage that’s well above 50 percent on drives, there’s no rational way to dispute his value as a slasher.

Rose is still working on other aspects of his game, but he’s an outstanding slasher who can transform an offense. His ability to get to the rim forces a defense to collapse, thus enabling shooters to find openings along the perimeter.

Rose needs to become better at recognizing the opportunities to facilitate off of the penetration he creates and the opportunities that result.

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