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Looking At Free Agent To-Be’s On The New York Knicks, Part I

By Sean Linhares

Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Langston Galloway (2) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors point guard Cory Joseph (6) attempts to play defense at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks guard Langston Galloway (2) drives to the basket as Toronto Raptors point guard Cory Joseph (6) attempts to play defense at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 111-109. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kevin Seraphins grave will read: "Kevin Seraphin- Attempter of many hook shots, maker of few" Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Seraphins grave will read: “Kevin Seraphin- Attempter of many hook shots, maker of few” Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

Kevin Seraphi

This season has been a bit of a bizarre one for Kevin Seraphin.

After five seasons of being a solid role player for the Washington Wizards, Seraphin inked a one-year deal worth $2.8 million last offseason to come to New York. A solid offensive threat and capable of hauling in rebounds, Seraphin was thought to be the early frontrunner to back up Robin Lopez.

Things haven’t quite worked out that way.

The 26-year-old Frenchman has struggled this year and because of that, finds himself playing only 10 minutes a night. His 3.7 PPG is the second worst of his career, while 2.4 RPG and only 39 percent shooting marks are career-lows.

Mainly, Seraphin simply hasn’t fit into what the Knicks are trying to do. Derek Fisher has preached all season that his team needs to get out in transition and run, something that doesn’t fit into Seraphin’s post-heavy offensive skill set. It’s no coincidence that the Knicks are scoring over 12 more points per 100 possessions with the big man off the court than when he’s on it.

Unless Seraphin can make some major changes to his game down the stretch or agrees to sign a smaller deal, Phil Jackson should probably look to stay away from re-signing him.

Verdict: Let him walk

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