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New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Charlotte Hornets?

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) brings the ball down court during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) brings the ball down court during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard forward Justin Holiday (8) drives past Charlotte Hornets guard forward Marco Belinelli (21) and forward center Spencer Hawes (00) to score during the first half of the game at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard forward Justin Holiday (8) drives past Charlotte Hornets guard forward Marco Belinelli (21) and forward center Spencer Hawes (00) to score during the first half of the game at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

Justin Holiday

The New York Knicks have been able to rely upon Justin Holiday for production and energy in 2016-17. He hasn’t been the most productive player on the roster, but he contributes in multiple phases and defends at a high level.

Against the Charlotte Hornets, Holiday stepped up with yet another strong performance off the bench for Jeff Hornacek.

Holiday recorded five points, four rebounds, four assists, and a steal in 18 minutes of high-quality play. He shot just 2-of-7 from the field, but made a 3-point field goal and had a positive impact on New York in Charlotte.

Holiday recorded a +/- of +11 in his 18 minutes, which was the second-best mark of any player on the Knicks.

Holiday’s ability to facilitate has helped improve the consistency with which the Knicks execute on offense. More importantly, he’s elevated the overall level of defensive intensity and has provided value with his length and athleticism.

Holiday was viewed by many as a throw-in from the Derrick Rose trade, but he’s proving to be a valuable player.

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