Ron Baker signs with Knicks
New York Knick's Ron Baker, center, drives between Los Angeles Clippers' Brice Johnson (10) and David Michineau (7) on his way to the basket during the second half of an NBA Summer League basketball game Tuesday, July 5, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. Credit: AP / John Raoux
Rookie free-agent guard Ron Baker has signed with the Knicks, the team announced Monday.
Baker said while playing for the Knicks’ summer league team he had been invited to training camp. The former Wichita State guard inked a partially guaranteed deal.
The Knicks have 14 players with fully guaranteed deals, and could have 20 players in camp. They would like to add a third point guard.
The 6-foot-4 Baker, averaged 13.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists in four seasons at Wichita State. As a senior, he averaged 14 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. If he doesn’t make the Knicks, he could play for their D-League team.
Al Iannazzone covers the Jets for Newsday after spending nearly two decades on the NBA beat with Knicks and Nets.
