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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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PHOENIX – MAY 16: Dan Majerle #9 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a layup against the Houston Rockets in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 1995 NBA Playoffs at the American West Arena on May 16, 1995 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockets 116-103. Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX – MAY 16: Dan Majerle #9 of the Phoenix Suns shoots a layup against the Houston Rockets in Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 1995 NBA Playoffs at the American West Arena on May 16, 1995 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Rockets 116-103. Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

3. Dan Majerle

Dan Majerle was one of the best 3-and-D players of the 1990s. His game was bigger than just shooting and defense, but his shot flirted with all-time status and his defensive tenacity helped the Phoenix Suns become one of the best teams that didn’t win a championship.

As Damyean Dotson attempts to earn his place in an NBA that could afford him the benefit of positional versatility, Majerle is an excellent example of a player he can pattern his game after.

Majerle was one of the key members of the Suns teams that reached the 1990 Western Conference Finals and the 1993 NBA Finals. That postseason success reflects well on Thunder Dan, as arguably his best individual postseason coincided with Phoenix’s run in 1993.

Dotson can only hope to play for a contending team during his time with the New York Knicks, but Majerle’s ability to complement stars shouldn’t be overlooked.

Majerle’s contributions earned him three All-Star Game appearances and two All-Defensive Second team nods. He was one of the original 3-and-D stars of the NBA, but that doesn’t mean his game wouldn’t translate to the modern era.

Majerle is a prime example of a player who would have been better in this era than the era he played in.

Dotson should take time out to understand why he was able to make star-caliber contributions to teams that played at such a high level.

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