Knicks resolved a major Jordan Clarkson issue before it could hurt them

Malcolm Brogdon has the on and off-ball versatility the Knicks may have struggled to find from Jordan Clarkson.

Utah Jazz v New York Knicks | Evan Bernstein/GettyImagesBy signing Malcolm Brogdon, the New York Knicks have officially acquired the versatile veteran they lacked along the second unit. It's a crucial shift in the right direction for a Knicks team that projected to rely on Jordan Clarkson for more than his skill set may permit.

Clarkson is a gifted isolation scorer who can catch fire at any moment, but Brogdon offers the off-ball versatility the Knicks otherwise would've lacked from a veteran backup guard.

Free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon has agreed to a one-year deal with the New…