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

Con: Offensive Limitations(?)

As previously alluded to, the New York Knicks may have to give Derrick Rose a max contract. If New York choses to hand a $150 million contract to Rose, it would be giving up a vast majority of its cap space.

That alone is reason to be skeptical, especially when one considers the fact that Rose has yet to establish a consistent offensive role.

Rose is a genuinely elite dribble penetrator, but he’s bordered on being without value when playing off-ball. His midrange game is improving, but his outside shot ranks amongst the worst in the NBA and that alone hurts New York’s spacing.

Rose is currently shooting just 24.5 percent from 3-point range and has just 12 3-point field goals made in 34 appearances.

It’s also worth noting that, even as an exceptional slasher who collapses defenses, Rose has struggled to facilitate. He’s averaging 0.6 assists via drives per game and 5.0 assists per 36 minutes—both of which are legitimate flaws.

True as that all may be, it’s imperative to note that Rose has improved his midrange game and claimed he’d be turning his attention to his 3-point shot before the playoffs.

Time will tell if he succeeds in the latter capacity.