THE Knicks strengthened its bench on Monday by signing Landry Shamet to fill out the second unit forward of their recreation in opposition to the Toronto Raptors.
The Knicks re-signed Shamet to a one-year free agent contract after he waived it in October following a shoulder damage.
“He is an skilled participant, the depth within the rotation is essential,” Knicks analyst Wally Szczerbiak mentioned on MSG. “The extra guys you’ll be able to belief to compete within the recreation, that is essential, particularly for the Knicks who’re actually seeking to get into playoff form.”
Shamet not too long ago performed in three video games for the Westchester Knicks and totaled 10.7 factors, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 25.8 minutes. He performed in 46 video games (5 begins) for the Washington Wizards final season, recording 7.1 factors, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 15.8 minutes.
“He is aware of the best way to play folks extraordinarily properly,” head coach Tom Thibodeau, who watches Shamet within the G League, instructed reporters. “The three-point shot, he can deal with the ball, play off the ball, the flexibility with Cam (Payne) and Deuce (Miles McBride). I believe they go properly collectively.
He recorded a season-high 16 factors (46.2% FG, 33.3% 3PT) and an help in opposition to the Warriors (Feb. 27). As a member of the Phoenix Suns, he recorded a career-high 31 factors (47.6% FG, 56.3% 3pts), 5 assists and 9 three-pointers coming off the bench in opposition to the Wizards (20 December 2022), making him the second participant for the reason that 1967-68 season to perform this feat.
The six-year veteran holds profession averages of 8.7 factors, 1.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 21.9 minutes in 348 video games (97 begins) for the 76ers, Clippers, Nets, Suns and Wizards.
KIYAN ANTHONY VISITS SYRACUSE
Kiyan Anthony, New York State’s No. 1 prospect and son of Knicks legend Carmelo Antoinewill journey to Syracuse on New Yr’s Eve for the Wake Forest recreation, he instructed NJ Advance Media.
Kiyan Anthony dedicated to Syracuse final month.
“I similar to the environment [at Syracuse]” he mentioned ZAGSBLOG this summer time. “You already know, clearly my dad went there 20 years in the past, so I simply love the environment, I like the household atmosphere. The coaches, I’ve the impression that they’re recruiting me for me, and never simply due to my father. That is what I like. I simply really feel like they’re rebuilding and seeking to be a successful staff. I really feel like I will help them get there if I had been to go.
A prolific goalscorer, Kiyan on common 19.6 factors and 4.6 rebounds per recreation this summer time with Workforce Melo on the Nike EYBL circuit.
Throughout the prestigious NBA Prime 100 Camp, he scored 42 factors on 15 of 28 capturing, together with 4 of 9 from deep, in his first recreation. He went to lead camps scoring with a median of 28.5 factors over eight video games.
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Adam Zagoria is a contract reporter who covers Seton Corridor and NJ faculty basketball for NJ Advance Media. You possibly can comply with him on Twitter @AdamZagoria and take a look at his web site at ZAGSBLOG.com.
