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5 former Knicks who could win an NBA championship in 2022

By Jordanna Clark

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Reggie Bullock #25 and Theo Pinson #21 of the New York Knicks talk during warm ups before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on May 15, 2021 in New York City.The New York Knicks and the Charlotte Hornets wore shirts during warm ups celebrating the WNBA's 25th season.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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Reggie Bullock #25 and Theo Pinson #21 of the New York Knicks talk during warm ups before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on May 15, 2021 in New York City.The New York Knicks and the Charlotte Hornets wore shirts during warm ups celebrating the WNBA's 25th season.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 Elsa/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Elfrid Payton
Elfrid Payton, New York Knicks. (Photo by Stephen Lew/USA TODAY Sports) /

2: Elfrid Payton

Elfrid Payton went from starting in all 63 games that he played in for the Knicks last season to starting in 1 out of the 50 contests that he played in for the Phoenix Suns during the 2021-22 regular season.

Payton averaged 3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 38.3% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc (which somehow isn’t a career-low).

The 28-year-old wasn’t the answer to New York’s need at point guard and that led to the Knicks not re-signing him when he was a free agent last offseason. Instead, he signed a one-year deal with Phoenix.

Payton might be the least popular former Knicks player on this list, although he could be the one to win a ring if Phoenix can find a way to overcome Dallas after losing two straight games.

The guard would get a ring, but so far he’s only played in a total of two minutes. That happened in the first round against New Orleans in a 118-103 loss in which Payton had 2 points and 1 assist.

It’s likely that Payton will be on the move again this summer, and possibly fresh off a championship, but he shouldn’t expect a reunion with New York.

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