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New York Knicks: Handing out awards for the 2017-18 NBA season

By Maxwell Ogden

PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 26: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks before the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 26, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 26: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks before the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 26, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 6: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks reacts during the game against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on April 6, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 6: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks reacts during the game against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on April 6, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) /

Sixth Man of the Year: Kyle O’Quinn

There are a number of players who deserve consideration here, but Kyle O’Quinn has been the epitome of consistency. No matter the opponent, O’Quinn has provided consistent and reliable contributions on both ends of the floor.

Michael Beasley may have provided more aesthetically appealing statistics, but O’Quinn is once again the Knicks’ Sixth Man of the Year.

O’Quinn appeared in 77 games, recording averages of 7.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.6 offensive boards, 2.1 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 18.0 minutes per game. Those marks translate to per 36 averages of 14.3 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.1 offensive rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.5 blocks.

Coupled with his efficient shooting of 58.3 percent from the field and 77.2 percent from the charity stripe, O’Quinn’s statistics are more than adequate.

Beyond the individual numbers, O’Quinn made a consistently positive impact on the Knicks. The team was 4.3 points per 100 possessions better when he was on the floor than when he wasn’t. Furthermore, O’Quinn ranked in the top 20 amongst centers in Real Plus-Minus.

Beasley and a somewhat briefly tenured Trey Burke are quality options here, but O’Quinn was the epitome of consistency on both ends of the floor.

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