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New York Knicks: 2016-17 Quarter-Mark Award Winners

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 16, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (91) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) react after scoring a basket against the Detroit Pistons during first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (91) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) react after scoring a basket against the Detroit Pistons during first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves center Cole Aldrich (45) during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves center Cole Aldrich (45) during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Sixth Man of the Quarter-Year: Brandon Jennings

Justin Holiday has made quite the compelling case for being the most valuable reserve on the New York Knicks. His defensive tenacity, relentlessness on the boards, and craftiness as a playmaker have been invaluable to the Knicks’ success.

True and fair as that may be, the Sixth Man of the Quarter-Year award can only go to one man: galvanizing playmaker Brandon Jennings.

If you haven’t watched the games, then you’re likely discouraged by Jennings’ production. Thus far, he’s putting up 7.1 points, 5.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 3-point field goals made in 21.7 minutes per game on a slash line of .386/.313/.774.

If you’ve watched the games, however, you know that Jennings has been the proverbial spark plug for a Knicks team that’s been far too inconsistent with its effort.

When Jennings takes the floor, the ball moves, the pace quickens, and the Knicks find a second wind. Jennings still needs to shoot with more confidence, but those who have watched him play have seen his positive impact.

The Knicks will need Jennings to be more consistent the rest of the way, but his mere presence on the court has revitalized the Knicks during a number of poor stretches.

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