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New York Knicks: Intriguing Point Guards Who Will Be Free Agents In 2017

By Maxwell Ogden

November 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 21, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) sets a pick on Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) that allows Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague (44) to get to the basket during the second quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) sets a pick on Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) that allows Indiana Pacers guard Jeff Teague (44) to get to the basket during the second quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /

Jeff Teague, UFA

Age: 28 (6/10/1988)
Experience: 8th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .449/.352/.852
2016-17 Season Averages: 32.6 MPG, 15.4 PPG, 8.1 APG, 4.2 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.0 3PM

If the New York Knicks are looking for an athletic facilitator who can create penetration and space the floor, then Jeff Teague is the perfect player to target. Pulling him away from his hometown Indiana Pacers will be tough, but there’s no harm in testing the waters.

Though the bidding war may be tough to win, Teague has developed into one of the better point guards in the NBA.

Teague is currently averaging 17.0 points, 9.0 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 1.1 3-point field goals made per 36 minutes. He’s maintained an ideal level of efficiency and is at least average in every phase of the game.

The Knicks don’t need a point guard who can dominate games, but there’s an undeniable need for a player of Teague’s exact skill set.

Teague’s proficiency as a pick and roll facilitator, as well as his speed in transition, make him a crafty playmaker. He’s not quite the finisher that Derrick Rose is at the rim, but he can create penetration and is significantly better as a jump shooter and facilitator.

If the Knicks are going to solidify the point guard position, then sign an all-around player like Teague would be an ideal outcome.

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