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New York Knicks: Breaking down every player on Summer League roster

By Maxwell Ogden

Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Frank Ntilikina of France is introduced as the number eight overall pick to the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 26, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Florida Gators guard Canyon Barry (24) reacts during the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Florida Gators guard Canyon Barry (24) reacts during the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Canyon Barry

Position: Shooting Guard
Age: 23 (1/7/1994)
Experience: Rookie
2016-17 Slash Line (College): .422/.336/.883
2016-17 Season Averages (College): 21.3 MPG, 11.4 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 1.2 3PM

Key Strengths

  • Size for position
  • 3-point shooting
  • Scoring versatility
  • Role player potential

Key Weaknesses

  • Defensive inconsistency
  • Handle

Analysis

Let’s get this out of the way: Canyon Barry is the son of Hall of Fame small forward Rick Barry. That’s an exciting truth to take note of, but it’s unfair to Barry to attempt to define him by whom he’s related to.

Barry began his career at the College of Charleston, but he showed flashes of NBA potential during his lone season with the Florida Gators in 2016-17.

Barry finished 2016-17 with averages of 21.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 offensive rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.0 steal, and 2.2 3-point field goals made per 40 minutes. At 6’6″, he possesses both the size and range that can make him a valuable contributor along the perimeter.

Coupled with a near 6’10” wingspan and an explosive 38.5″ standing vertical leap, Barry could play both shooting guard and small forward in the NBA.

Barry doesn’t have a strong enough handle to consistently break his man down in isolation. He has a quick first step when attacking a closeout, however, and is capable of scoring from midrange, with his floater, and at the rim.

Barry will need to improve his defensive consistency and solidify his outside shot, but he has the tools to be a quality contributor at the 2 and 3 spots.

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