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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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ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 28: Atlanta Hawks’ Mookie Blaylock cheers on his teammates during the third game of the Eastern Conference against the Charlotte Hornets 28 April in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta Beat the Hornets 96-64, and the Hornets lead the best-of-five series 2-1. (Photo credit should read STEVEN R. SCHAEFER/AFP/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 28: Atlanta Hawks’ Mookie Blaylock cheers on his teammates during the third game of the Eastern Conference against the Charlotte Hornets 28 April in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta Beat the Hornets 96-64, and the Hornets lead the best-of-five series 2-1. (Photo credit should read STEVEN R. SCHAEFER/AFP/Getty Images) /

1. Mookie Blaylock

Mookie Blaylock is one of the forgotten standouts of the 1990s. Standing at a somewhat generous 6’0″ and 180 pounds, Blaylock managed to become one of the best defensive players in the NBA during his 13-year career.

An outstanding defender, high-quality facilitator, and capable three-point shooter, Blaylock was a true two-way player—and New York Knicks guard Chasson Randle has a similar ceiling.

At 6’0″ tall, Blaylock had career-best averages of 17.4 points, 9.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 steals, and 2.9 three-point field goals made per game. He adjusted to changing times by becoming an outstanding shooter and recording two seasons above 200 shots converted from beyond the arc.

Between his ability to set his teammates up, beat defenders with his speed, and space the floor with his outside shot, Blaylock was the complete package offensively.

On the other end of the floor, Blaylock routinely dismantled teams’ offensive game plans. He was a six-time All-Defense honoree who led the NBA in steals in two different seasons, and routinely frustrated All-NBA guards with his tenacity.

If Randle aims to be a high-level two-way point guard, Blaylock fits the bill of the type of player whom he should spend time studying.

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The New York Knicks have a special talent on the roster in Chasson Randle. The question is: Will he realize his potential in 2017-18?

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