When the Knicks acquired Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups from the Nuggets, it was because the team needed more star power and more potent options on offense. The deal was done so that the team could fill a void that many felt was holding them back.Though acclimating their new stars into the offense is still a work in progress, the Knicks are beginning to see positive results, with Carmelo Anthony leading the team to back-to-back victories with consecutive 39-point performances.Satisfying such a need for another star has given the Knicks the potential to elevate themselves to the next level. Little did they know that, when satisfying that same need, they would also be filling another huge void with a little-known player.For parts of the last two (perhaps even longer) seasons, the Knicks have lacked a reliable backup point guard. Of course, there's sophomore guard Toney Douglas, but he's much more of a shooter than anything else.The team needed an extended range of court ...
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