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New York Knicks: Underrated Pending Free Agents In 2017 NBA Playoffs

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 23, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) celebrates after scoring a three point shot during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) celebrates after scoring a three point shot during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz won the game 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 9, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson (54) reacts after making a three point shot against New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) during second half at Madison Square Garden. The Raptors won 110-97. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson (54) reacts after making a three point shot against New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) during second half at Madison Square Garden. The Raptors won 110-97. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

Patrick Patterson, UFA

Position: Power Forward
Age: 28 (3/14/1989)
Experience: 7th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .401/.372/.717
2016-17 Season Averages: 24.6 MPG, 6.8 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 1.2 APG, 1.4 3PM

The Toronto Raptors have a number of gifted role players whom the New York Knicks should consider poaching. At the front of that list is a power forward who would perfectly fit what Jeff Hornacek is attempting to do on both ends of the floor.

Patrick Patterson may not be the most statistically prolific player in the NBA, but he’s a true two-way player who can torment opposing teams.

Patterson’s primary offensive appeal is his ability to work without the ball and space the floor with his efficient jump shot. He can hurt teams from midrange and has legitimate 3-point range that he routinely pulls out in the playoffs.

A career 36.8 percent shooter from beyond the arc, Patterson knows how to find his spots and launch the 3-ball at a highly effective and efficient rate.

By adding Patterson to the rotation, the Knicks would improve on both ends of the floor. Patterson ranked No. 9 amongst power forwards in Real Plus-Minus, including rankings of No. 8 in Offensive RPM and No. 21 in Defensive RPM.

With 37 games of postseason experience and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, Patterson would be an outstanding complement to Willy Hernangomez and Kristaps Porzingis.

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