New York Knicks: Who stepped up against the OKC Thunder on Dec. 16?
Jarrett Jack
The best way to describe the contributions provided by Jarrett Jack is that he does what the New York Knicks need him to do. He may not be elite in any one area, but he bases his nightly contributions on what the Knicks are missing.
Against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 13-year veteran proved to be a jack of all trades with one of his most well-rounded performances of the 2017-18 NBA regular season.
I've had a chance to watch a ton of Jarrett Jack this year living in NYC. That guy is a quality veteran point guard. So smart on the court.
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) December 17, 2017
Jack played 35 outstanding minutes against Russell Westbrook and the Thunder, accumulating a +/- of +13. He posted 13 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and two offensive boards, as well as a three-point field goal made.
Jack didn’t shoot often, but when he did, he converted with efficiency. He shot 3-of-5 from the field, 1-of-2 from distance, and 5-of-6 at the free throw line.
Beyond the numbers, Jack did an outstanding job of leading the Knicks on both ends of the floor. He was vocal on defense, kept the ball in rotation on offense, and stepped up as a scorer against one of the best defensive teams in the NBA.
We could sit here and debate how good Jack is individually, but there’s no way around the fact that he’s making the players around him better in 2017-18.