Knicks Could Add Versatility With Former Nuggets Forward

The New York Knicks may look to sign a versatile veteran.

Jeremy Brener | 15 Hours Ago

Mar 21, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa (5) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Justin Holiday (9) guards in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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The New York Knicks have stocked up on having one of the deepest wing groups in the NBA with Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart.

However, if one of them gets hurt, there isn't exactly a plausible replacement. That's why it could make sense for the Knicks to either sign or at least invite veteran wing Justin Holiday to training camp.

"Though only 6'6"and not standout strong, Holiday has proved over the last half-decade or so that he can handle guarding up. Last year, he was one of just three players to match up against 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s on 18 percent or more of his defensive possessions across at least 800 minutes, according to BBall Index," Bleacher Report contributor Dan Favale writes of Holiday. "Versatility should not be conflated with impact. You (generally) don't want him tussling with the best-of-the-best at any position, but that's hardly an indictment of his services."

Holiday, 35, has had a successful journeyman's career after going undrafted in 2011 out of Washington. He has played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, Dallas Mavericks, and most recently, the Denver Nuggets.

Holiday's experience playing with 10 different squads should prepare him to be part of a playoff team with contending expectations. Holiday played in 12 games with the Nuggets during their playoff run last year, but they fell short to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a brutal seven-game series loss.

If Holiday is looking for revenge, the Knicks could be a good spot to land. They are hungrier than ever to make it to the playoffs, and having Holiday for defensive depth and versatility would get the team more prepared for what they are about to embark on this season.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.