Deuce McBride's place in the New York Knicks rotation has come into question after signing Cam Payne.
The New York Knicks have bolstered their backup depth recently, signing veteran point guard Cam Payne to a one-year deal.
Payne, who turns 30 next month, has bounced around the league throughout his career, most recently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers last season. The Payne signing surprised people because the Knicks already have a backup point guard in Deuce McBride, and many believed that the acquisition may have signaled the end of the road for him in New York."The Knicks still anticipate McBride will be in their top eight.
The Knicks know a thing or two about depth and how valuable it can be. The Knicks have needed depth at each position over the past two years, especially last season when players like Julius Randle, OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson all went down with significant injuries that held them out for months at a time.
Adding Payne gives the Knicks a veteran hand in the backcourt and allows for the younger New York guards to not rush their progress. McBride is rehabbing an injury, so Payne is insurance for that. And Tyler Kolek, who has been stellar at the Las Vegas Summer League, won't need to be thrown into action with true NBA teams right away.
Championship teams need to have great players for every roster spot, and even though Payne could have possibly taken a deal with more playing time with another team, it appears that he is buying into the Knicks culture and wants to win.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.
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