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New York Knicks: Point guards to consider signing in free agency

By Maxwell Ogden

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 11: Tyler Ennis #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 11, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 11: Tyler Ennis #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 11, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – APRIL 26: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Chicago Bulls warms up before the game against the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2017 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 26: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Chicago Bulls warms up before the game against the Boston Celtics during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2017 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Rajon Rondo

Age: 31 (2/22/1986)
Experience: 11 Seasons
2016-17 Slash Line: .408/.376/.600
2016-17 Season Averages: 26.7 MPG, 7.8 PPG, 6.7 APG, 5.1 RPG, 1.4 SPG

The New York Knicks have a need for a facilitating point guard who can alleviate pressure from the younger players. Said player must be able to create efficient scoring opportunities for the likes of Tim Hardaway Jr., Willy Hernangomez, and Kristaps Porzingis.

The only way to get this deal done would be to trade Carmelo Anthony and clear up cap space, but signing Rajon Rondo should be a top priority for Steve Mills.

Rondo may be a veteran, but he’s been heralded by the Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings for his leadership. His game is predicated on his ability to make other players look better, and that’s exactly what New York needs.

Hardaway Jr. and Porzingis will need to prove theirselves in isolation in 2016-17, but having a player who can get them easy looks would be invaluable.

Rondo may have regressed in some areas, but he’s still a three-time assists leader who earned that crown as recently as 2015-16. If he continues to embrace the pass-first mentality that he’s displayed his entire career, then he should help the Knicks.

The Knicks desperately need a facilitating point guard, and Rondo has all of the tools to check that box for Jeff Hornacek in 2016-17.