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New York Knicks: Potential Derrick Rose replacements in free agency

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New York Knicks: Potential Derrick Rose replacements in free agency
March 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) moves the ball against New York Knicks center Robin Lopez (8), forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

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  •  Jrue Holiday, New Orleans Pelicans
  • Unrestricted
  • Age: 26 (06/12/1990)
  • Career averages: 32.1 minutes, 14.1 points, 6.1 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.4 steals
  • Career slash line: .440/.369/.798

Jrue Holiday missed the first 12 games of the season to take care of his sick wife. The Pelicans were 2-10 without him, and it looked like their season might be over early.

But since their starting point guard’s return they’ve gone 5-3 and look like an entirely different team.

Per Basketball-Reference, the Pels are a +12.2 points per 100 possessions with Holiday on the court and a -5.5 points per 100 possessions without him.

Holiday isn’t on the level of Lowry and Paul, but he’s an excellent shooter and puts just as much pressure on a defense as D-Rose when driving to the basket.

Like Rose, though health is an issue. Holiday’s missed 97 games in the past three seasons to Rose’s 119.

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Chip Murphy
Chip Murphy

I'm ESNY's Executive Editor for EliteSportsNY.com.
I cover the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.
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