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3 areas where Knicks’ Cam Reddish can improve for 2022-2023 season

By Geoffrey Campbell

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 25: Gabe Vincent #2 of the Miami Heat in action against Cam Reddish #21 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 25, 2022 in New York City. The Heat defeated the Knicks 115-100. 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 - FEBRUARY 25: Gabe Vincent #2 of the Miami Heat in action against Cam Reddish #21 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 25, 2022 in New York City. The Heat defeated the Knicks 115-100. 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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Cam Reddish, New York Knicks. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Shooting/Scoring

During Reddish’s first three seasons in the NBA, his shooting efficiency has been inconsistent. While some of his three-point shooting numbers have been good, his overall field goal percentage has been in the toilet for most of his career.

Playing within a more defined reserve role as a spot-up shooter with the Atlanta Hawks, Reddish had some of his best production in the league. Reddish was shooting 40.2% from the field and 37.9% from the three-point line, while playing fewer minutes, before getting traded to New York.

However, multiple reports surrounding the Reddish trade indicated that Cam was interested in an expanded role in the offense, so the question becomes: Can you foster an efficient Reddish as a scorer while giving him more minutes?

The first step is getting Reddish more attempts at the rim. Going back to his days at Duke, Reddish did not take many shots at the rim (19% of his shot attempts), and his finishing (50%) when he got there was poor. But at six-foot-eight, Reddish has to make better use of his height and length when he drives to the cup.

Having teammates like Derrick Rose, Quickley, and newly-acquired Jalen Brunson should open up driving lanes for Cam. More driving opportunities will lead to more free-throw attempts. Cam has always shot above 80% from the line in his career.

The next step is finding more attempts from the corner three-point line. Per Cleaningtheglass.com, Reddish shot within the 86th percentile from the corner three during his last 34 games with the Hawks.

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