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NBA: 15 Players Not Living Up To 2015 Summer Contracts

By Gerald Bourguet

Nov 4, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) and guard Brandon Knight (3) against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Kings 118-97. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) and guard Brandon Knight (3) against the Sacramento Kings at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Kings 118-97. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) walks to the sideline during the fourth quarter of the NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The Kings won 142-119. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Brandon Knight

If you were to look only at his basic stat line, you’d think Brandon Knight was having a career year. He’s averaging a career high 19.7 points per game along with 5.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds, he’s had a 30-15-10 triple-double and he set a new career high in scoring with 38 points in November.

But Knight has failed to step up for the injured Eric Bledsoe, and those paying close attention have realized that he should not play the point guard position. Not only is he converting a career-worst 3.5 turnovers per game and shooting an underwhelming 33.3 percent from downtown, but his horrendous defense and inability to throw Tyson Chandler a single lob have made the Phoenix Suns even more painful to watch.

It might be too early to give up on Knight just yet (unless general manager Ryan McDonough decides to blow the roster up), but that five-year, $70 million extension looks like a massive overpay with Knight visibly struggling on both ends of the floor.

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