LONDON — Pablo Prigioni assured Knicks fans they have nothing to worry about at the point-guard position without Jeremy Lin.
Prigioni, starting point guard for Argentina’s medal-contending Olympic squad, said he is more of a pass-first point guard than Lin, and the club will be solid with a three-headed platoon of Raymond Felton, Jason Kidd and himself.
“I think we have at that position everything, Prigioni said Saturday in an interview at a remote high school in East London. “Raymond can score more. Jason and [I] can run the team. I feel we have many options at that position. Fans will be happy and enjoy our game.’
“Jeremy is more a scorer. He likes to shoot more. I saw him play 10 games. I’m not this kind of player. I like the team to play good, pass the ball, find open shots. I like to play smart — if someone’s hot, pass the ball to him.’’
Prigioni, 35, confirmed the Knicks pursued him for four years. In the past, he elected to stay in the Spanish League, where he has been a stalwart since 1999-2000 and was once Jose Calderon’s backup.
“It’s more important to me the people from New York showed me they wanted me to go and play and really feel I can help the team — 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes,’’ Prigioni said. “Doesn’t matter. They’re very interested. Not only this year, but the last four years they followed me. In the past it wasn’t a good situation to go. This year was better. I finished my contract and they talked to me at the right time. They are pretty sure I can help the team.’’
Prigioni got a big endorsement Saturday from Argentine teammate Manu Ginobili.
“He’s been one of the best point guards in Europe for many years,’’ Ginobili said. “He’s a great point guard, but many times it’s opportunity. I have complete confidence in him. He’s a great player, great character. Not shy of taking a tough position and making a big shot.’’
Prigioni signed a one-year deal for the minimum of $473,000, turning down two years so he can prove himself.
“Before, he was thinking about his financial status,’’ Ginobili said. “Now he thought, ‘I have a great opportunity in New York and want to take it.’ I’ve talked to him a lot about not letting opportunities get away. Then you’re 45, retired and may think, ‘What if?’ ’’
Prigioni, whose Argentine team will face Team USA Aug. 6, thinks he can be a perfect feeder for Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire. He is known for his pick-and-roll play.
“For me it’s great, the way how I play,’’ Prigioni said. “It’s great to have wonderful player like that and I like to play for my teammates and try to give the ball at the right moment and exploit his talents. That’s how I think as a point guard. I don’t want to score 30 points. I want to play for my teammates.’’
As reported in The Post, Prigioni visited the Knicks in mid-June.
“They invite me to go there a couple of days wanted to watch my body and the medical people check how I am,’’ Prigioni said. “They told me exactly what they want from me.’’
Anthony was asked two days ago about playing in London with the Knicks and he said he would “love to come back.’’ The Knicks will. A source said the Knicks-Pistons game Jan. 17 will be staged in London, though the league hasn’t announced it.