Knicks: Ron Baker out indefinitely with dislocated shoulder and torn labrum

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Dan Feldman,

By
Dan Feldman

Published January 31, 2018 04:42 PM

New York Knicks v Washington Wizards — WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 03: Ron Baker #31 of the New York Knicks reacts against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on January 3, 2018 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Knicks guard Ron Baker broke his face when Anthony Davis dunked on him earlier this season.

And the hits just keep coming for Baker.

Knicks:

Medical update: An MRI on Ron Baker’s right shoulder revealed a shoulder dislocation and torn labrum. He will be out indefinitely.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) January 31, 2018

Baker is a fringe rotation player on a team with only a longshot of competing for the playoffs. New York will be fine – at least no less fine – without him.

But this just makes it even more likely Baker opts into the final year of his relatively expensive contract next offseason.