{"id":104413,"date":"2026-01-08T12:21:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=104413"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:33:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T16:33:01","slug":"deuce-mcbrides-three-point-surge-is-turning-him-into-the-knicks-most-dangerous-bench-weapon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/deuce-mcbrides-three-point-surge-is-turning-him-into-the-knicks-most-dangerous-bench-weapon\/104413\/","title":{"rendered":"Deuce McBride\u2019s three-point surge is turning him into the Knicks\u2019 most dangerous bench weapon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Miles \u201cDeuce\u201d McBride might quietly be the most important piece on the New York Knicks\u2019 bench right now.<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old guard is having the most productive season of his career, averaging a career-high 27 minutes and 12.7 points per game. While the scoring jump stands out, it\u2019s McBride\u2019s three-point shooting that has taken his value to another level.<\/p>\n

McBride is attempting 6.6 three-pointers per game and converting them at an elite 45% clip. That combination of volume and efficiency is rare across the league and has turned him into one of the Knicks\u2019 most reliable offensive weapons.<\/p>\n

During Wednesday night\u2019s Knicks vs. Los Angeles Clippers broadcast, MSG Network analyst Tyler Murray made a bold statement about McBride\u2019s recent run.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can make an argument that Deuce McBride is the best three-point shooter in the league right now,\u201d Murray said.<\/p>\n

Murray added important context to the claim. McBride entered the game shooting 46% from beyond the arc, ranking fifth in the NBA. Among the top five shooters by percentage, he was the only player taking at least 6 threes per game.<\/p>\n

That detail matters. Efficiency is impressive, but sustaining it on high volume is what separates specialists from game-changers.<\/p>\n

As of Thursday morning, Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis leads the NBA at 47% from three. However, Portis is attempting just 4.1 threes per game, far fewer than McBride. The Knicks guard is producing elite numbers while defenses actively game-plan to close out on him.<\/p>\n

Stephen Curry will always be part of any discussion involving the league\u2019s best shooters. The Golden State Warriors star remains the face of the three-point revolution, and his r\u00e9sum\u00e9 speaks for itself. Even so, most fans understand Murray\u2019s comment was about recent performance rather than the full season or career-long body of work.<\/p>\n

Over the past few weeks, McBride has been scorching hot, and the Knicks are benefiting from every made shot.<\/p>\n

For a team that relies heavily on spacing, defense, and depth, McBride\u2019s emergence has been critical. His ability to stretch the floor gives Jalen Brunson more room to operate, punishes double teams, and allows the Knicks to maintain offensive pressure when the starters rest.<\/p>\n

If McBride can sustain anything close to this shooting pace, New York\u2019s bench suddenly becomes one of its biggest strengths rather than a question mark.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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