1 Former Knicks player team will face in playoffs, 3 others New York could play

Jan 29, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) reaches for the net over Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks won 102-84. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

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New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks, Wesley Matthews

Wesley Matthews, Milwaukee Bucks. (Photo by Michael McLoone/USA TODAY Sports) – New York Knicks /

3: Wesley Matthews

Similar to Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee’s Wesley Matthews played in only two games during his stint in New York. Matthews went to the Knicks as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade in 2019.

A little over a week after being traded to New York, Matthews was sent to Indiana ahead of the trade deadline. Since then, he’s played for the Bucks, Lakers, and the Bucks again. The 36-year-old has played in 50 games for Milwaukee this season but is averaging only 3.5 points and 2.2 rebounds.

Matthews might not get a lot of playing time in his 14th season, but his defense on DeMar DeRozan on Wednesday helped Milwaukee get the 105-92 win over Chicago. DeRozan shot 3-of-12 from the floor for eight points. Matthews won’t play a large role for the Bucks in the playoffs, but he’s viewed as one of the team’s valuable veterans that’s ready to jump in and help out when he’s needed.

Knicks fans might’ve forgotten that Matthews played for New York, but to be fair, Matthews might’ve forgotten, too.

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