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New York Knicks: 4 bench players who have thrived this season

By Zachary Bachar

Jan 8, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks' Kevin Knox II (20) drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in New York. The Thunder defeated the Knicks 101-89 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Seth Wenig/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks' Kevin Knox II (20) drives to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in New York. The Thunder defeated the Knicks 101-89 at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Seth Wenig/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (18) goes up for a shot during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Alec Burks

Despite currently being out with an ankle sprain, Alec Burks was a huge part of the team’s first three games. His offensive production helped the squad kick off their winning ways with an 18-point performance in the Knicks’ blowout win against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The 29-year old shooting guard has always been an offensive spark wherever he goes, providing scoring both as a starter and off the bench. He also flashed some playmaking potential this year, averaging 3.7 assists per game before his injury.

The team went just 1-2 in the games that Burks suited up in, but he definitely carried his weight. The Knicks outscored their opponents by 24 points throughout the 83 minutes that Burks played this year.

The journeyman forward bounced around the league after spending seven years with the Utah Jazz and has been a part of three separate playoff teams. Burks has a winning pedigree that should help keep a young Knicks roster afloat during a long 72-game season.

He likely won’t maintain his 20.7 points per game scoring average but he could still take on the scoring load for a few stretches each night when he returns to action. For a team that’ll probably be running a 7-8 man rotation for the next week or so, he’ll be a welcome addition.

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