New York Knicks: Ranking the Top 10 players on 2017-18 roster

By Jared Wolff | Oct 3, 2017

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 Kristaps Porzingis #6 and Frank Ntilikina #11 of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait during Media Day on September 25, 2017 at Knicks Practice Facility in Tarrytown, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 6: Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks handles the ball during a game against the Washington Wizards on April 6, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

10. Ron Baker, G

The basketball world seemed confused when the New York Knicks re-signed Ron Baker to a two-year deal worth $8.9 million. The Knicks love him, though. In a recent blog post, general manager Scott Perry mentioned Baker as a part of the young core the front office intends to build around.

We know Knicks head coach Jeff Hornaceck is a Baker fan, as the former All-Star recently mentioned that Baker reminds him of himself.

As an undrafted free agent out of Wichita State, Baker didn’t see significant playing time until the second half of last season. When he was on the court, Baker impressed with his effort on defense and high IQ on offense.

His numbers weren’t impressive, but the team seemed to play well with him out there. Baker is technically competing for the starting point guard job, though it seems more likely he’ll see minutes off the bench.

Positional versatility should work in Baker’s favor as he splits time between point guard and shooting guard.

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