New York Knicks: Five reasons to love the Jarrett Jack signing

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BROOKLYN, NY – DECEMBER 16: Jarrett Jack #2 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball in traffic against the Miami Heat on December 16, 2015 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) /

5. Alleviating Pressure

In an ideal world, Frank Ntilikina will come in and prove capable of playing upwards of 25 minutes per game as a rookie. He’ll start the entire regular season, contribute on both ends of the floor, and justify the investment that New York made in just one season.

In a more realistic world, however, Ntilikina will require a veteran complement to alleviate some of the pressure he’s all but destined to face as a rookie.

Jarrett Jack may not be the answer, but it’s also possible that Ramon Sessions won’t play as well as he’s expected to. Thus, while some may question the Jack signing, the rationale was quite simple: If Sessions doesn’t step up, someone else will need to.

By signing Jack, the Knicks have all but ensured that a veteran will be present to lighten the burden Ntilikina carries in 2017-18.

Between Jack, Sessions, Ron Baker, and Chasson Randle, the Knicks have something of a surplus of point guards. Clarity will need to be achieved at some point in the near future, but Ntilikina is essentially a favorite amongst promising players and respected veterans.

That’s a much better place to be than as the shoo-in to start in a major market without any NBA experience to prepare one’s self for this incomparable task.