4. Wesley Matthews
Although New York Knicks shooting guard Damyean Dotson has the skill set to perform in a more versatile capacity, the general theme will be 3-and-D players. On that note, there weren’t many 3-and-D players better than a pre-injury version of Wesley Matthews.
Danny Green is another option here, but Matthews is a better comparison when weighing Dotson’s build and skill set.
Prior to tearing his left achilles tendon, Matthews was regarded as one of the premier 3-and-D players in the NBA—and he’s still holding his own two years after the career-threatening injury. He can defend all three perimeter positions, and has a relentless work ethic and motor.
Dotson and Matthews have similar measurements in size, length, and strength, which implies that the former could achieve a similar level of success as the latter if he commits wholeheartedly.
On offense, Matthews’ greatest value is and was as a three-point shooter. That was proven no more true than in 2013-14, when he converted 201 three-point field goals—No. 5 in the NBA—on 39.3 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
Matthews also has a unique ability to set his teammates up from the mid post, which is a skill that Dotson could acquire as an above-average passer.