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New York Knicks: Five reasons to love the Noah Vonleh signing

By Maxwell Ogden

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 29: Noah Vonleh #30 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on March 29, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - MARCH 29: Noah Vonleh #30 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball during the game against the Miami Heat on March 29, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 30: Noah Vonleh #30 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball against the Orlando Magic on March 30, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL – MARCH 30: Noah Vonleh #30 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball against the Orlando Magic on March 30, 2018 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /

4. Rebounding Ability

The New York Knicks appear to be building the future of the franchise around four players: Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Frank Ntilikina, and Kevin Knox. There are others whom one could put in the conversation, but all four of those individuals are regarded as core players.

Porzingis, Hardaway, Ntilikina, and Knox bring strong positives to the table, but they also happen to be lacking in one rather important area: Rebounding.

Noah Vonleh could be of value in that regard, as he’s been one of the better rebounders in the NBA during his brief career. During the 2017-18 regular season, he averaged 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 offensive boards in just 16.2 minutes per game.

That translates to 12.8 rebounds and 2.9 offensive boards per 36 minutes, which is production that would certainly help New York solidify its interior.

The Knicks ranked No. 5 in the NBA in offensive rebounding this past season, but they also checked in at No. 25 in second chance points allowed. Vonleh could help address that flaw, as he ranked No. 11 in the Association in Defensive Rebound Percentage during the 2017-18 campaign.

Rebounding may not be the most coveted trait in the modern NBA, but it’s one that has a place in close games—and Vonleh could provide significant value in that regard.