When the New York Knicks signed 29-year-old guard Alec Burks to a one-year, $6 million deal, nobody expected him to be such an influential piece to the team. In fact, Burks has been one of the best players on the Knicks’ roster this season, averaging 12.6 points per game but regularly breaching 20 points over the past few days. Against the New Orleans Pelicans in the Knicks’ latest victory, Burks posted 21 points and seven total rebounds.
His influence varies, but when Burks is hitting shots efficiently, he is borderline unstoppable. He can create plays and instant offense for a team that lacks in the category.