New York Knicks: 5 takeaways from recent homestand

4. Trey Burke continues rolling

Since the All-Star break, the Knicks committed to a three-man rotation at point guard. Emmanuel Mudiay was acquired at the trade deadline and moved into the starting lineup, while 2017 first round pick Frank Ntilikina and Trey Burke came off the bench.

Since the change was made to give minutes to all three point guards, Burke has looked the most comfortable in his role and has played the best. During the homestand, Burke continued rolling.

Burke scored in double-figures the first four games, falling just short in the final one with nine points. Burke averaged 13 points on 56 percent from the field and 42.2 percent from the 3-point line. He also added 3.2 assists and 2.2 rebounds during that stretch despite playing only 19 minutes per game.

This season, Burke’s per-36 minute stats are through the roof at 22.2 points and 7.6 assists. He is producing despite not playing heavy minutes. He is making the most of the opportunity being given to him, as the Knicks signed him from their G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks.

Burke looks comfortable as the sixth man off the bench. He has shown a handle of the offense and an ability to fill up the basket. He is setting himself up well for a spot on the roster in the future.