Deuce McBride has not played for the New York Knicks in nearly two months. In this time, while first recovering from an ankle injury then sports-hernia surgery, he has made himself a lot of money.
And he has the Knicks’ backcourt rotation to thank.
Though the 25-year-old is on the books for a pittance next season ($4 million), he can sign an extension worth up to four years and $95 million. His next contract was never going to be as team-friendly as his current one, but the more you watch New York without him, the more it becomes clear he promises a functional combo no other guard on the roster can: pesky defense, and high-volume three-point shooting.