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New York Knicks: 5 players for Ron Baker to study

By Maxwell Ogden

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 6: Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during a game against the Washington Wizards on April 6, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 6: Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during a game against the Washington Wizards on April 6, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 6: Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during a game against the Washington Wizards on April 6, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 6: Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during a game against the Washington Wizards on April 6, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The New York Knicks signed hybrid guard Ron Baker to a two-year contract. Who can Baker study to better understand how to tap into his full potential?

The New York Knicks entered the 2017 NBA offseason with an intention to re-sign combo guard Ron Baker. Baker earned the respect of his teammates and coaches during his rookie season, due in large part to his unwavering level of effort and intensity.

Following what can be best described as both an intriguing and unproductive rookie season, the Knicks re-signed Baker to a two-year deal worth $8.9 million.

The price tag surprised many around the NBA, primarily due to the fact that 2016-17 starter Derrick Rose signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers for less. The Knicks are embracing a youth movement, however, and Baker fits the profile of the type of player they want.

Following a season that was far more about an elusive sense of energy than even the slightest form of quality production, however, Baker must improve.

New York has invested in Baker’s potential as a two-way player and positionally versatile guard. As Baker pushes to justify the leap of faith made by president Steve Mills, he’d benefit from studying what those who came before him did in order to achieve their success.

The question is: Which five players can Ron Baker study as he attempts to make good on the investment by the New York Knicks?

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