New York Knicks: Players Who Stepped Up Against Boston Celtics

Justin Holiday

Through three preseason games, it appeared as though Justin Holiday was in danger of losing his roster spot. That may seem a bit extreme, but Jeff Hornacek confirmed that the New York Knicks are willing to cut a player on a guaranteed contract.

After Ron Baker and Chasson Randle thoroughly outperformed him in the first three preseason games, Holiday stepped up against the Celtics.

Holiday finished with 13 points, five assists, four rebounds, and an offensive board in 24 minutes of action. He shot 5-of-9 from the field and 2-of-4 from beyond the arc, flashing his full arsenal of moves and skills.

Holiday created off the bounce, shot off the catch, facilitated the offense, and displayed the value of his size and athleticism at shooting guard.

It’s entirely possible that Holiday’s first three preseason games were virtual non-factors, but they still offered reason to be concerned. This performance silenced as much of the criticism as possible, as he confirmed the belief that he could be an impact player off the bench.

Holiday will need to do more to prove that he will be an impact player off the bench, but it’s worth noting that he was a +1 during a 12-point loss.