New York Knicks: Five reasons to love the Michael Beasley signing

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 20: Michael Beasley #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a three-point shot against the Toronto Raptors during the first half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on April 20, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 02: Michael Beasley #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball while being guarded by Nerlens Noel #3 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center on April 2, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

5. No Risk Contract

On the surface, some will support and others will oppose the decision to sign Michael Beasley. Adding him to the roster could be perceived as the new regime falling in line with valuing name value over substance.

The reality of the situation is that the New York Knicks have signed Beasley to a team-friendly contract that runs it little to no risk whatsoever.

The worst-case scenario is that Beasley doesn’t pan out and the Knicks either part ways with him mid-season or let him walk in 2018. His salary would be easy enough to remove, whether that decision is made by trading or releasing him from the roster.

His salary could also prove to be a great benefit if he plays above his market value, which would thus mean the Knicks would have a steal of a signing.

Regardless of how else one may feel about Beasley, this is an example of New York gambling in a safe way. Beasley has potential that hasn’t yet been tapped into, and the Knicks will attempt to do so with a low-risk one-year deal.

Some may oppose the idea of playing Beasley big minutes in 2017-18, but the Knicks have signed him to a deal that runs minimal risk.