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Point Guards That Make Sense For the Knicks

It's apparent that the New York Knicks are going to be looking into the point guard position during 2016 free agency, but who is the right point guard for New York to pursue? In my last fan post I talked about how Carmelo Anthony doesn't have the capabilities to mesh with any type of point guard, but I do believe that there are a few contenders out there that have the opportunity to be a big part of the future for the Knicks after Melo hits the road.

Mike Conley - the Ohio State alum has been one of the most underrated guards in the league for nearly his entire career. Conley is calm and collected with the ball and has no problem giving up his shots for others, which is exactly what the Knicks need out of their No. 1 guard with Melo and a rising star out of Kristaps Porzingis. The 6-foot-1 PG can also make plays off the dribble, and works well off of the pick and roll. It will be difficult to steal Conley away from the Memphis Grizzlies considering they will probably offer him a raise, but he did tell the media that if the Griz don't make any immediate moves he will be walking. If the Knicks want the point guard that they desperately need, they should put Conley on the top of their list when it comes to the 2016 free agent wire.

Brandon Jennings - Jennings may not be the most desired player for the Knicks this off season, but adding the Compton, CA native would be a step in the right direction for the Knicks. When Jennings first stepped onto the NBA scene he was no doubt a scoring point guard, but has transformed into a traditional PG and would be able to work well with Anthony and Porzingis. Throughout his seven years in the league, Jennings has never been surrounded by true scorers, besides Andre Drummond in Detroit who has a very limited offensive game, and yet the Oak Hill Academy product has still been able to average 5.9 assists a game. I don't know if Jennings will be ready for the New York media and lifestyle, but on the court he may be a solid option for the Knicks.

Evan Turner - I know, I know...Evan Turner is not really a point guard, but let's not forget back when he was primarily used as Rajon Rondo's backup. Turner is dangerous off of the dribble with a smooth pull-up jumper and also has the ability to read the defense and find the open man. Having Turner bring up the ball for the Knicks may sound preposterous at first, but imagine the length of that starting five. With ET's 6-foot-7 frame he could post up the smaller defenders that cover him and blow by any of the bigger defenders that get assigned to him. With Boston's most recent success, and bright future, Turner may want to hang around "Beantown", but he may be interested in taking on an even bigger role in New York.

After seeing what he can do when given the minutes, New York already has a fantastic backup point guard in Jerian Grant. If the Knicks were able to lay their paws on one of these talented free agents to sketch into their starting point guard position they would be making strives.