Knicks bolster bench with underrated signing 

Shamet initially earned a spot on the Knicks roster with an impressive showing in training camp. However, he suffered an untimely shoulder injury during the preseason, leading to the Knicks waiving him.

The Knicks smartly did not allow Shamet to sign elsewhere by roping him into their G League team when he recovered from injury. Last week, Shamet played a key role in the Westchester Knicks' NBA G League Showcase victory, averaging 10.7 points and 3.5 rebounds across three games, providing veteran leadership and timely bench scoring.

Thibodeau is said to be a fan of Shamet's game and wanted him back on the roster. During training camp, the Knicks coach pointed to his previous experience playing with Mikal Bridges and Cameron Payne as part of the Suns. Thibs also hailed Shamet, Payne and Miles McBride as the perfect trio to lead the Knicks' second unit. 

"Versatility, the ability to play multiple positions," Thibs had said of Shamet, via New York Post. "Can think on his feet, can execute, can really shoot the ball. So those type of guys — I like the speed of our second unit a lot. I think when you look at Cam, Deuce and Landry, they complement each other really well, and so I like their perimeter play together."

Shamet has averaged 8.7 points while shooting 38.4% from three over his six-year NBA career. The 27-year-old is also an underrated defender capable of guarding three positions.