Knicks Rumors: Pros and Cons of potentially signing Dion Waiters

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MIAMI, FL – FEBRUARY 13: Dion Waiters #11 of the Miami Heat drives on Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic during a game at American Airlines Arena on February 13, 2017 in Miami, Florida.(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

The New York Knicks have been in contact with free agent shooting guard Dion Waiters. What would the pros and cons be of signing Waiters?

The New York Knicks have been relatively inactive on the free agency front in 2017. Aside from re-signing Ron Baker and adding players to the G League, New York has been hesitant to take on any new contracts.

One of the players whom the Knicks have been in contact with, however, is a polarizing figure at shooting guard: Dion Waiters.

Waiters began his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and flashed the potential of a high-level scoring option. His career took a disappointing turn after he joined the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he achieved a measure of redemption with the Miami Heat.

According to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald, Waiters, now an unrestricted free agent, has been in contact with the Knicks.

Waiters talking to NY,Chicago,Kings, per AP. If Hayward picks Heat, Heat's choice between JJ or Dion could be made if Dion commits before GH
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) July 1, 2017

Nothing is imminent, but Waiters is an undeniably intriguing option for New York to consider.

Perhaps with Waiters more than anyone else, New York must do its due diligence. There have been just as many reasons for skepticism as there have been flashes of brilliance, and the scale may be tipped in a negative manner.

In order to come to a concrete conclusion, the New York Knicks should weigh the pros and cons of signing Dion Waiters. Here’s what they would be.