Iman Shumpert play point guard for New York Knicks?

Ever since Phil Jackson took over the New York Knicks’ front office, Iman Shumpert has heard his name in trade rumors.

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That’s not so much because Shumpert can’t play, rather the Knicks know he’s one of their more valuable commodities and they question if his style of game can fit into the new triangle offense being implemented by coach Derek Fisher.

Given camp is just over the horizon and a trade isn’t looming, it appears as if the New York Knicks want to see if Iman Shumpert can play point guard in their offense before making a move.

"For Shumpert to have a real future with the Knicks he is going to have to prove he can be that big point guard Phil Jackson loves in the triangle. He’ll have to be a facilitator and knock down shots. If Shumpert can’t play the one for head coach Derek Fisher than he is battling for minutes with Tim Hardaway Jr and JR Smith and he may lose that battle as both are likely better two guards in the triangle than he is."

Essentially, it seems as if Shumpert’s ties to the New York Knicks are going to be decided upon his ability to handle point guard duties. That doesn’t exactly bode well for Shumpert, though it’s been said the former Georgia Tech star has worked hard on his game this offseason including his ball handling skills.

Seems to be a make-or-break season coming up for the Knicks and Shumpert as he’s set to become a restricted free agent if the two don’t agree on an extension before October 31st.

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New York Knicks want to see Iman Shumpert play PG before trade?

By Bryan Rose | Sep 25, 2014

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