New York Knicks: Five reasons to consider Tony Carr at 2018 NBA Draft

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 27: Tony Carr #10 of the Penn State Nittany Lions works against Tyson Carter #23 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the first quarter during their 2018 National Invitation Tournament Championship semifinals game at Madison Square Garden on March 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

4. Dribble Penetration

For all of the issues that the New York Knicks have endured in recent seasons, nothing has been more damaging than the inability to create penetration. The Knicks have routinely struggled to collapse opposing defenses, which has inevitably limited the effectiveness of its outside shooting.

With Tony Carr, the Knicks would have a player who can utilize their handle and quickness to attack a set defense and get into the paint.

Carr’s handle is an asset that should help him earn significant opportunities at the next level. He can break a defender down in isolation, weave through traffic in the open court, and keep the ball close to him when he’s on the drive.

Once Carr gets into the paint, he has the versatile ability to either finish amongst the trees or execute creative passes from seemingly impossible angles.

Carr needs to polish his finishing ability, but the foundation is in place for him to develop into a legitimate NBA scorer. Even if Carr’s value is as more of a facilitator than a scorer, he’s qualified to fill that role—one that the Knicks currently struggle to address.

New York is currently No. 29 in the NBA in drives per game, which makes a player of Carr’s caliber and style of play one who’s immediately worth considering.

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