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Knicks Trade Rumors: Best Available Defensive Players

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 4, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) in the fourth quarter against Brooklyn Nets guard Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) and forward Trevor Booker (35) at Barclays Center. Hornets win 99-95. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) in the fourth quarter against Brooklyn Nets guard Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) and forward Trevor Booker (35) at Barclays Center. Hornets win 99-95. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports /

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Brooklyn Nets

Position: Guard/Forward
Age: 22 (1/3/1995)
Experience: 2nd Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .381/.242/.748
2016-17 Season Averages: 21.8 MPG, 7.7 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.0 SPG

This may be a surprising inclusion to most, but Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is a rabid defender. His jump shot is broken and his NBA experience is limited, but he’s the type of young and athletic wing who brings energy to every game he plays.

According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, it appears as though the Brooklyn Nets will listen when teams call and ask about Hollis-Jefferson.

"Hollis-Jefferson’s shot is still busted, and all indications are the Nets will listen when teams call about him, league sources say."

Hollis-Jefferson could be an ideal addition to the defensive perimeter.

Hollis-Jefferson has the size, length, athleticism, and tenacity to defend multiple positions and disrupt scoring rhythms. He’s the exact presence that New York needs on the defensive end of the floor in that he has no trouble bringing energy and effort on a nightly basis.

Hollis-Jefferson is also an excellent rebounder and a capable ball hawk, which rounds out his value as one of the most promising defensive players in the NBA.

On the offensive end of the floor, Hollis-Jefferson is a horrific 3-point shooter who hasn’t found any consistent form of scoring proficiency. He’s an excellent passer, however, and Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek is one of the best shooters in NBA history.

If anyone can help Hollis-Jefferson develop a consistent outside shot, it’s Hornacek, who began his career as a terrible shooter and developed into an elite marksman.

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