When the New York Knicks released veteran point guard Brandon Jennings to open up a roster spot for unproven rookie Chasson Randle, the word tanking began to rear its ugly head. Randle was a star for the Knicks’ D-league affiliate but was let go by the Sixers after only appearing in eight games.
In Monday’s win against the Orlando Magic, the 24-year-old proved that he could be a valuable tool for New York. That is if they want to win games of course.
With Carmelo Anthony sitting out due to a sore left knee, somebody needed to provide a spark off the bench.