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New York Knicks: Players for Ignas Brazdeikis to study in isolation

By Maxwell Ogden

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Ignas Brazdeikis #17 of the New York Knicks in action against the Sacramento Kings at Madison Square Garden on November 03, 2019 in New York City. The Kings defeated the Knicks 113-92. 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. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Ignas Brazdeikis #17 of the New York Knicks in action against the Sacramento Kings at Madison Square Garden on November 03, 2019 in New York City. The Kings defeated the Knicks 113-92. 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. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Utah Jazz drives against the New York Knicks. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /

Bojan Bogdanovic

The New York Knicks would be blessed to see Ignas Brazdeikis develop into a Steve Novak figure who can breathe life into Madison Square Garden at key moments. If the goal is to develop him into more of a full-time contributor, however, look no further than Utah.

Current Utah Jazz and former Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Bojan Bogdanovic is a player whose game actually serves as something of an archetype for Brazdeikis.

Bogdanovic is a career 39.4 percent shooter from beyond the arc who, early in his career, wasn’t asked to do much more than shoot. As his role has expanded, his efficiency has followed, which may very well be the case for Brazdeikis, as well.

Brazdeikis is certainly a shooter, but he may actually end up being more of a scorer—in the sense that allowing him to explore his creativity could yield greater results for his specialty.

Bogdanovic averaged 18.0 points per game while helping the Pacers overcome Victor Oladipo‘s injury and make the Playoffs in 2018-19. He’s poured in 20.2 points per game on a slash line of .447/.414/.903 in 2019-20 with the Jazz, and is even averaging 4.4 free throws per game.

How is it that Bogdanovic has evolved into one of the better scorers in the Association? Simple: His coaching staff has allowed him to create when he isn’t spotting up.

Brazdeikis could potentially do something similar.

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