The New York Knicks have made the signing of Nerlens Noel official on Wednesday.
Noel, who last played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, signed a one-year, $5 million deal to fortify the Knicks frontcourt with third-year center Mitchell Robinson.
Noel averaged 7.4 points on 68.4 percent shooting, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 18.5 minutes of play last season, primarily serving as Steven Adams’ backup.
He joined Robinson and Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert as the only three NBA players to appear in at least 50 games and record a field goal percentage of 68-percent or greater and average at least 1.