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 celebrates a three point shot in the second quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs 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) /

2. Three-Point Shooting

The New York Knicks currently rank dead last in the NBA in three-point field goals made per game. That’s a devastating distinction in the modern era, during which the ability to convert the outside shot is nothing short of critical to sustained success.

By selecting Penn State Nittany Lions star Tony Carr, the Knicks would go a long way towards solidifying the perimeter and addressing that weakness.

Carr converted 33 three-point field goals on 32.0 percent shooting during his freshman season. He came back with a vengeance in 2017-18, however, burying 88 shots from beyond the arc on an elite mark of 43.3 percent shooting.

That alone should make Carr an appealing option for the Knicks, as he’d be the only point guard on the roster who can be referred to as consistent from distance.

No Knicks point guard is averaging more than 1.0 three-point field goals made per game. The numbers don’t necessarily need to be gaudy, but in this era, a team must be able to trust its lead guards to shoot with more consistency.

If the coaching staff works out Carr and determines that he’s as good of a shooter as the numbers display, then he could be a steal of a selection.

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