Knicks Rumors: Pros and Cons of potentially signing Shelvin Mack

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Con: Inconsistent Jump Shot

Shelvin Mack has proven capable of knocking down the 3-ball. Capability and consistency are two separate topics, however, and the latter is something that Mack has yet to develop during his six-year NBA career.

Mack is a better 3-point shooter than Derrick Rose, which should be a relief to New York Knicks fans, but that’s not saying much.

Mack is a career 32.1 percent 3-point shooter, which is an underwhelming mark—especially in the modern era. He boasts a career average of 0.6 3-point field goals made per game, as well as 1.3 3-point field goals made per 36 minutes.

With said marks hanging over his head, Mack’s inability to consistently convert from beyond the arc is an issue to take note of.

The New York Knicks don’t necessarily need an elite 3-point shooter at the point guard position. For instance: Eric Bledsoe averaged 1.2 3-point field goals made on 35.7 percent shooting during Phoenix’s 48-win 2013-14 season under Jeff Hornacek.

Unless Mack becomes as proficient on the drive as Bledsoe, however, his inability to consistently space the floor could be a damaging flaw.