Leon Rose is to blame for New York Knicks continued struggles

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: President Leon Rose of the New York Knicks looks on during the third quarter against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 09, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: President Leon Rose of the New York Knicks looks on during the third quarter against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 09, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Kemba Walker
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Kemba Walker #8 of the New York Knicks reacts against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-91. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

The New York Knicks initially signed Kemba Walker to reduce the offensive workload of Julius Randle. Ian Bagley of SNY stated on August 4th that the team was looking to acquire a playmaker on a short-term deal to help lift the burden off of Randle.

New York had conversations with Kendrick Nunn about filling the role, but he decided to sign with the Lakers. Nunn’s decision contributed to them pivoting towards signing Walker. Unfortunately, the signing of Walker has not worked out as the organization thought.

Are the playmaking skills of New York Knicks point guard Kemba Walker declining?

He is currently averaging a career-low 46.5 passes per game in 22 outings. Walker’s passing statistics are down 4.9 percent from the first 22 games of last season when he averaged 48.9 passes per game.

The decline in passing statistics has negatively impacted his playmaking. He is averaging a career-low 3.8 assists per game, a 15.6 percent decrease from the first 22 games of last season. Walker’s decrease in assists has allowed him to produce a career-low 10 points per game off of his assists.