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New York Knicks: Pending Free Agents To Watch In 2017 NBA Finals

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 22, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) raises his arms after dunking against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) raises his arms after dunking against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half of game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) shoots the basketball against Detroit Pistons center Boban Marjanovic (51) during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pistons 127-107. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) shoots the basketball against Detroit Pistons center Boban Marjanovic (51) during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pistons 127-107. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Shaun Livingston, UFA

Position: Point Guard
Age: 31 (9/11/1985)
Experience: 12th Season
2016-17 Slash Line: .547/.333/.700
2016-17 Season Averages: 17.7 MPG, 5.1 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 1.8 APG

Shaun Livingston is tailor made for an offensive system that places an emphasis on being able to convert from midrange. His lackluster 3-point shooting could hurt him, much as it did Derrick Rose, but Livingston has the tools to excel in the triangle offense.

The New York Knicks need a point guard who can execute on both ends of the floor, and Livingston is capable of providing consistent two-way contributions.

Livingston is a 6’7″ point guard with a 6’11” wingspan and above-average defensive capabilities. He ranked No. 21 amongst point guards in Defensive RPM in 2016-17, and has the physical ability to lock a player down for brief stretches of a game.

Although Livingston may not rack up steals on a consistent basis, his size and length can be utilized as disruptive forces in the right defensive scheme.

Offensively, Livingston has shot 46.9 percent from midrange over the course of the past two seasons. He’s made a living in that area of the floor, and while he may not be a true facilitator, he keeps the ball in motion and plays well without the ball for a player who lacks a 3-point shot.

Livingston’s numbers may never jump off the page, but he’s a team player who can help create a healthier culture in the locker room.

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