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New York Knicks: Who stepped up with Kristaps Porzingis absent?

By Maxwell Ogden

ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 8: Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks goes for a lay up against the Orlando Magic on November 8, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - NOVEMBER 8: Tim Hardaway Jr. #3 of the New York Knicks goes for a lay up against the Orlando Magic on November 8, 2017 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 6: Doug McDermott #20 of the New York Knicks warms up before the preseason game against the Washington Wizards on October 6, 2017 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 6: Doug McDermott #20 of the New York Knicks warms up before the preseason game against the Washington Wizards on October 6, 2017 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Doug McDermott

For a second consecutive game, Doug McDermott put forth a strong performance off the bench. He’s shooting with confidence, working well without the ball, and playing solid defense within the structure of the scheme.

McDermott is attempting to prove himself worthy of a long-term contract, and he’s beginning to look the part of a significant long-term asset.

Fresh off of scoring 20 points against the Charlotte Hornets, McDermott received 30 minutes of playing time. During his time on the court, he posted 13 points, two rebounds, and an assist on 5-of-9 shooting from the field and a 3-of-4 showing from beyond the arc.

Coupled with the fact that he accumulated a +/- of +8 in a 13-point loss, McDermott clearly made a positive impact on the game.

Through 11 games, the New York Knicks are 4.1 points per 100 possessions better when McDermott is on the floor. He’s not only shooting the lights out, but has been a surprisingly committed player on the defensive end of the floor.

It’s early, but if McDermott can maintain this level of production, efficiency, and overall value, the Knicks will likely re-sign him come 2018.

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