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New York Knicks: Pros and cons of the Derrick Rose-Brandon Jennings backcourt

Chip Murphy •
New York Knicks: Pros and cons of the Derrick Rose-Brandon Jennings backcourt
Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) and guard Brandon Jennings (3) react to a call after Rose is charged with a foul during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Hornets win 107-102. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

https://youtu.be/OUvwBR_AD0I

Con: Size

Rose (6-3, 190 pounds) and Jennings (6-1, 170 pounds) will struggle against a bigger backcourt. If one were matched up against a guard who could post up, it’d be an absolute mismatch.

The two have enough trouble guarding opposing point guards on a regular basis. It’s a classic case of giving up some size to gain a little more offense. That’s the risk of going small.

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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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