Telfair is the third point guard profiled for the not unlikely, but not highly likely to sign with New York this year list. Telfair made $2.7 million last season.
Point Guard
Played Last Season With Timberwolves.
6'0'' 165lbs. 26. Career averages of 7.8 PPG and 3.8APG. (7.2/3.0)
Could Brooklyn's prodigal* son be returning to the big city to revamp his career? Telfair has a combination of incredible upside, mixed with team cancer type qualities. The reason he is so low on this list is because he appears to be a head case (like his cousin Marbury) and the last thing the Knicks need on their roster is another damn headcase. The positive here: Telfair's career has taken so many bumps and bruises from a PR and playing time standpoint, he may be willing to come to New York for a 1 year minimum contract. The negative here: he can be a time bomb in the lockeroom and there is no guarantee that he is going to put in the effort in order to contribute in any fashion to the Knicks hopes of success this season.
But lets look at the Telfair's playing style. Anyone that has seen his documentary (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457502/) is well aware of Telfair's ability to slash and see the court when he is one his game. His young age presents the promise that this point guard could resurect his career and show us all his first 7 years was a real fluke of bum-like behavior. Unfortunately, his attitude and past performance tells the tale Knicks fans are all too familiar with: a highly talented screw-up who literally can't bring himself to get out of his own way. If you look at his numbers you see a case study in mediocrity, however, if you look at his clips (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubydt1V76mU) you see flashes of brilliance. In fact, his ability was enough for Knicks management to make a run at him last year. Only time will tell if this Brooklyn baller gets his act together and finds himself a valuable asset to a contending team.
*its hilarious how New Yorkers embrace native born players, regardless of their actual value.
Player most likely to be waived for this player: Andy Rautins.
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