https://nypost.com/2021/08/09/knicks-dwayne-bacon-agree-to-terms-in-guard-depth-addition/

I wonder who we’ll sign tomorrow?

Knixkik wrote:CAA client and played with kemba. Makes sense. I know they don’t play the same position but this isn’t a good sign for Vildoza.

Not sure if roster spots are still up for grabs， but then play different positions.

Magic were trying to win for the first half of last season so Bacon starting at least means he's a good defender,that's what Clifford mainly cares about.

It's a good deal whenever you can get a starter as your 15th man.

Jmpasq wrote:

VDesai wrote:Good size wing 6'6" 220, That said he looks like a scorer mostly - and inefficient from the field. But another guy with Steve Clifford connections. Not sure if he plays D- if we were gonna sign another guy I was hoping it was gonna be a defensive oriented guy.

We need a combo forward that can defend

Some possible targets:
Patrick Paterson - UK guy, can shoot the rock - has a lot of playoff experience.
I also like Paul Milsap and Ed Davis, though they're more PF/C's.

If we're looking for upside - I like Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (26) if we're looking for some athletic energy primarily for defense and junkyard dog-like enthusiasm - tho I'm blown away that from a player dev standpoint he really can't shoot after all these years. He'll probably be available for league min. One of our faves "next Pippen" Stanley Johnson is available yet again. Amazingly, he's only 25.

technomaster wrote:

Jmpasq wrote:

VDesai wrote:Good size wing 6'6" 220, That said he looks like a scorer mostly - and inefficient from the field. But another guy with Steve Clifford connections. Not sure if he plays D- if we were gonna sign another guy I was hoping it was gonna be a defensive oriented guy.

We need a combo forward that can defend

Some possible targets:
Patrick Paterson - UK guy, can shoot the rock - has a lot of playoff experience.
I also like Paul Milsap and Ed Davis, though they're more PF/C's.

If we're looking for upside - I like Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (26) if we're looking for some athletic energy primarily for defense and junkyard dog-like enthusiasm - tho I'm blown away that from a player dev standpoint he really can't shoot after all these years. He'll probably be available for league min. One of our faves "next Pippen" Stanley Johnson is available yet again. Amazingly, he's only 25.

With that said, Bacon has been worse from 3 than Johnson.

I hope Bacon can play D...if he can't, you have to wonder why we picked him up.

Is his contract guaranteed?

ESOMKnicks wrote:

KnickDanger wrote:End of the bench at best. But we can start a new game -- "6 degrees of Dwayne Bacon...."

I was wondering, is he really related to Kevin Bacon?

I think you are getting your Bacons mixed up

He seems like a good team defender，he rotates to the right places and is able to see the geometry of the defense and recognize where the play is going. As a wing he primarily covered guys in the corner but was able to rotate out without leaving his guy open. Orlando defense overall was weak but you could see him being part of a good defensive unit.

On offense he lacks a go to move or skill set. It was mentioned he was the 5the worst in Fg% for qualified players. His shots were prayers. He didn't seem to be able to use size or speed to get an advantage.

His best season offensively was Kemba last in Charlotte 2018-19 when he went 38/87 for 44% on 3s. In other seasons he shot less than 30%. All Last season he was in a much more prominent role in Orlando， his minutes and field goals roughly equal to his 3 previous seasons combined. The big standout was his FT. After 89 makes in 3 seasons he went 145/176 82% last season.

Those shooting numbers suggest a guy who can shoot well with his feet set. Knicks have a lot of good ball handlers so hopefully he can find some success as a 3 and D wing.