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New York Knicks Midseason Grades By Position: Point Guard

By Kenneth Teape

Dec 20, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek and guard Derrick Rose (25) look on during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek and guard Derrick Rose (25) look on during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Baker has not received many minutes his rookie season. But when he has, he has made the most of them. Baker’s numbers are a little skewed because he had been playing in only blowouts prior to this week, but he has played well when his number was called. Jeff Hornacek likes Baker because he reminds him of himself when he first began his NBA career. Baker is a hard working player and has worked his way not only into the rotation but into the starting lineup; he has started the last three games for the Knicks. Baker was an integral part of the Knicks come from behind win against the Milwaukee Bucks two weeks ago. He plays with a level head and runs the offense under control, getting the ball where it needs to be. On the season the Knicks are +5.6 in net rating when he plays, a pretty solid number despite only receiving 215 minutes thus far this season. He has earned a chance at consistent playing time and usually provides a spark for the Knicks when he is on the court. Unlike the other point guards, Baker is actually a strong defender. He has played a majority of his minutes at shooting guard, registering a Defensive RPM of +0.50, which ranks 12th out of 98. As long as he continues to bring the effort on defense, Hornacek will continue giving him minutes as that is the biggest area of concern for the Knicks currently.
Dec 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) guards New York Knicks guard Ron Baker (31) in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 127-114. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

. Point Guard. New York Knicks. RON BAKER. B

Ron Baker has not received many minutes his rookie season. But when he has, he has made the most of them. Baker’s numbers are a little skewed because he had been playing in only blowouts prior to this week, but he has played well when his number was called.

Jeff Hornacek likes Baker because he reminds him of himself when he first began his NBA career. Baker is a hard working player and has worked his way not only into the rotation but into the starting lineup; he has started the last three games for the Knicks.

Baker was an integral part of the Knicks come from behind win against the Milwaukee Bucks two weeks ago. He plays with a level head and runs the offense under control, getting the ball where it needs to be.

On the season the Knicks are +5.6 in net rating when he plays, a pretty solid number despite only receiving 215 minutes thus far this season. He has earned a chance at consistent playing time and usually provides a spark for the Knicks when he is on the court.

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Unlike the other point guards, Baker is actually a strong defender. He has played a majority of his minutes at shooting guard, registering a Defensive RPM of +0.50, which ranks 12th out of 98. As long as he continues to bring the effort on defense, Hornacek will continue giving him minutes as that is the biggest area of concern for the Knicks currently.

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