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New York Knicks: 5 realistic goals for Ron Baker in 2017-18

By Maxwell Ogden

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 31: Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on March 31, 2017 at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - MARCH 31: Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on March 31, 2017 at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 16: Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 16, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 16: Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks shoots the ball during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 16, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. Stabilize Three-Point Shot

Over the course of his four-year career with the Wichita State Shockers, Ron Baker was an effective three-point shooter. He not only consistently knocked shots down, but did so with efficiency and versatility.

Unfortunately, Baker’s ability to convert from beyond the arc translated poorly to the NBA, where the line is deeper and the shot is valued at an even greater level.

Baker converted 242 three-point field goals on 36.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc at Wichita State. He made 144 three-point field goals between his junior and senior seasons alone, and averaged 2.0 three-point field goals made per game overall.

Unfortunately, Baker converted just 23 three-point field goals on 26.7 percent shooting from distance during his rookie season in the NBA.

Baker has solid form on his jump shot and a proven ability to knock down open shots from distance. He’ll need to prove that he can do so from beyond the NBA’s three-point line, however, as it’s become a vital skill for guards to possess.

If Baker is able to convert the three-ball with even a slight measure of consistency in 2017-18, the quality of his overall contributions will improve.

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