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New York Knicks: 5 players Damyean Dotson should study

By Maxwell Ogden

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 22: Damyean Dotson speaks with the media after being selected 44th overall by the New York Knicks at the 2017 NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Pellegrino/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 22: Damyean Dotson speaks with the media after being selected 44th overall by the New York Knicks at the 2017 NBA Draft on June 22, 2017 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Pellegrino/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 24: Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball as Norman Powell #24 of the Toronto Raptors defends in the second half of Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 24, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 24: Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball as Norman Powell #24 of the Toronto Raptors defends in the second half of Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on April 24, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

5. Malcolm Brogdon

While some may debate whether or not he should have won Rookie of the Year, Malcolm Brogdon gave a clinic on how a first-year player can contribute within their limitations. In the first year of his NBA career, Brogdon played multiple roles and defended at a high level.

Defense in the NBA offers the biggest learning curve, but Brogdon can show Damyean Dotson how to be a high-quality contributor from Day 1.

Brogdon displayed a unique ability to defend all three perimeter positions at a respectable level as a rookie. He wasn’t locking players down, but he understood his role, and complemented Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as just about any rookie could have on that end of the floor.

As Dotson looks to carve out a consistent role during his rookie season, the best way for him to do so is to show Jeff Hornacek that he’s ready and willing to defend.

Offensively, Brogdon is cut from a similar cloth as Dotson as a quality three-point shooter who can work off-ball or create for his teammates with the ball in his hands. He shot 40.4 percent from beyond the arc as a rookie, and averaged a surprising 4.2 assists per game.

The New York Knicks need defense, shooting, and ball movement, and like Brogdon, Dotson can provide contributions in all three of those areas from Day 1.

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