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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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LOS ANGELES – 1998: Eddie Jones #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes for a dunk against the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA game at the Forum in Los Angeles, California. Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES – 1998: Eddie Jones #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes for a dunk against the Dallas Mavericks during the NBA game at the Forum in Los Angeles, California. Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

1. Eddie Jones

It may seem silly in retrospect, but there was a genuine sense of trepidation when the Los Angeles Lakers replaced Eddie Jones with Kobe Bryant. Bryant clearly justified the decision, but that truth is a testament to the brilliant nature of Jones’ two-way game.

As New York Knicks rookie Damyean Dotson attempts to become a two-way contributor in his own right, there’s no better player for him to study than Jones.

Jones pieced together a strong resume with an All-NBA Third Team nod, three All-Star Game appearances, and three All-Defensive Second Team selections. He led the NBA in steals in 2000, and played in 81 career postseason games, starting 66.

Jones may not be a Hall of Famer, but he was a genuine two-way player with a strong outside shot, tremendous defensive ability, and the underrated ability to create for others.

Dotson checks those same boxes as an athletic 2 with a prototypical build, an elite jumper, lockdown potential on defense, and respectable vision as a distributor. He’s still finding his identity, but Jones is an excellent example of how to put it all together.

If Dotson can also incorporate Jones’ quick first step, he could become the all-around scoring threat that Jones was during the prime of his 14-year career.

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The New York Knicks have a chance to develop Damyean Dotson into a special type of contributor. Studying these five players could help Dotson take the first step towards realizing his potential.

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