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New York Knicks: 5 players Chasson Randle should study

By Maxwell Ogden

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 9: Chasson Randle #4 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during a game against the Toronto Raptors on April 9, 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 9: Chasson Randle #4 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during a game against the Toronto Raptors on April 9, 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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HOUSTON, TX – MAY 11: Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the game against the Houston Rockets during Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – MAY 11: Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the game against the Houston Rockets during Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 11, 2017 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

5. Patty Mills

Patty Mills entered the NBA in a relatively similar position to Chasson Randle. Overlooked by most and criticized for not being a true point guard, Mills has responded to the odds stacked against him by becoming one of the better backups in the Association.

Randle has the benefit of a significantly longer wingspan than Mills’, thus creating superior defensive potential, but the San Antonio Spurs guard would be a wise player to study.

Mills’ greatest strength is his jump shot, which he’s utilized to carve out a consistent role on a championship contender. He’s a career 39.5 percent three-point shooter, and has converted 2.8 three-point field goals made per 36 minutes.

That includes 2016-17, when Mills averaged 15.6 points, 5.7 assists, and 3.0 three-point field goals made per 36 minutes on a slash line of .440/.414/.825.

Randle has the potential to produce similar numbers for the New York Knicks, but the statistics aren’t quite as important as the substance. Like Mills, Randle is capable of moving without the ball and creating for both himself and others.

Randle will need to earn his playing time with the Knicks. Much as Mills did with the Spurs, he can ride his offensive versatility to that success.

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