New York Knicks’ Cleanthony Early a good fit for triangle offense

New York Knicks’ rookie Cleanthony Early will into the triangle offense very well

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One of the reasons the New York Knicks pulled the trigger on the deal that sent Tyson Chandler and Raymond Felton to the Dallas Mavericks was to acquire draft picks. The Mavericks sent two second-round picks over in the deal. The Knicks used the 34th-overall pick of the second to select former Wichita State Shockers’ swingman Cleanthony Early.

The first system Cleanthony Early will play in will be the triangle offense, which is currently being installed by president Phil Jackson and head coach Derek Fisher.

According to Cody Taylor of Basketball Insiders, Cleanthony Early is going to be a good fit in the triangle.

"After having no draft picks the week leading up to the draft, Jackson acquired two of them from the Dallas Mavericks. One of those the picks was used to take Cleanthony Early with the 34th pick in the second round. Early is a player that some believed was a huge steal for the Knicks and is a player that can contribute immediately. Early averaged 11.5 points on 45 percent shooting from the field in the Summer League and will provide Fisher with solid production behind Carmelo Anthony. Part of what Jackson has been able to do so far is allow the team to get younger by acquiring the draft picks. Early indications are he will fit into the triangle offense as an athletic forward that can cut to the rim very well. Fisher may also have one of his better defensive players on the team, and on a team not known for its defense it’s fair to say Fisher welcomes Early’s versatility."

If Cleanthony Early can make an impact, the Knicks can keep their big men healthy and the team quickly picks up the triangle, the Knicks could find themselves back in the postseason.

Cleanthony Early averaged 16.3 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while shooting 48.7% from the field, 37.6% from three and 84.2% from the charity stripe for the Shockers last season

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