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3 ways Knicks could have handled the Cam Reddish situation better

By Zachary Bachar

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Cam Reddish #21 of the New York Knicks warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriorsat Chase Center on February 10, 2022 in San Francisco, California. 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 10: Cam Reddish #21 of the New York Knicks warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriorsat Chase Center on February 10, 2022 in San Francisco, California. 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 Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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Cam Reddish, New York Knicks. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

2: Giving him a larger role within the offense

Reddish finally received consistent minutes at the beginning of this season, and even earned the starting small forward spot once it became clear that Evan Fournier couldn’t handle opponents on defense.

He averaged 9.3 points in just over 23 minutes per game on respectable 45-33-89 shooting splits. His efficiency was the highest of his career, but his scoring totals still weren’t at the level most would expect. This is due to Reddish essentially being pigeonholed as a spot-up shooter within New York’s offense, with almost no opportunity to create his own looks.

His usage rate of 16% this season is the lowest of his career, while 75% of his two-point field goals and just over 94% of his three-pointers have come off assists this year, the two highest marks of his career.

While this type of approach may work for players such as Evan Fournier and Quentin Grimes, who are good shooters but can struggle if asked to create off the dribble too much, Reddish has had success with the ball in his hands.

He’s shooting an even 50% on drives this year, the third-best mark on the team. The former Duke standout has used an array of crossover dribbles to get to the rim, finishing around the outstretched arms of defenders with his seven-foot-one wingspan.

Scoring variety has been Reddish’s bread and butter since he was in high school, so it’s odd that he was never given more opportunities to have plays run for him.

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