New York Knicks: Ignas Brazdeikis is Ready to Prove Himself Right

New York Knicks, Ignas Brazdeikis
Jul 5, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New York Knicks forward Ignas Brazdeikis (17) against the New Orleans Pelicans during an NBA Summer League game at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks rookie Ignas Brazdeikis is ready for the bright lights of Madison Square Garden. More importantly, Iggy Braz is ready to prove himself right. He could care less about the doubters. Doubters hold no weight in Iggy’s world. The second round gem sees himself as his greatest competitor. The Knicks found themselves a second-round sleeper who understands himself off the court, and he allows his game to speak for itself. Plus, according to RJ Barrett, Brazdeikis beat the New York Knicks 2019 third overall pick in a one-on-one pick-up game very badly during the time they were 8-year-old’s in basketball camp. Obviously, Barrett has improved since, but Brazdeikis possessed great natural talent since grade school.

The Canadian raised star averaged 14.8-points and 5.4-rebounds per game including a season-high 24-points against the University of North Carolina. This fearless competitor shot .392-percent from three-point range. Brazdeikis even displayed excellent three-point shooting during summer league. Knicks will look to spread the floor with the lefty three-point shooter.

Ignas Brazdeikis is a gym rat just like RJ Barrett. Both players complement each other very well on the basketball court due to Barrett’s physical, lane slashing style, and Brazdeikis with his naturally smooth shooting stroke. Many in the Knicks coaching staff are looking forward to training camp. Position battles will ensue and may the well-deserved personnel comes away with their well-deserved slots, whether it’s starting slots or a battle for rotation minutes.

Overall, Ignas Brazdeikis will only help the Knicks especially after New York’s lackluster season from behind the three-point line. Confidence is crucial for a rookie and the amount of confidence Ignas Brazdeikis has in his craft should never go understated.