New York Knicks: Can Allonzo Trier make an All-Rookie team?

3 of 4

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 17: Allonzo Trier #14 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the game on October 17, 2018 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. Usage Percentage

This ties into the last reason, but Usage Percentage with the New York Knicks might be Allonzo Trier’s inside track towards an All-Rookie spot. It shows how often the team turns to a player in plays run when he’s on the floor.

Trier’s Usage Percentage sits at 23.3 through three games. That’s behind Tim Hardaway Jr.’s 31.5 percent, Kevin Knox’s 24.1 percent and Mario Hezonja’s 23.4 percent.

Hardaway, given his high volume of shots and role as New York’s top player without Kristaps Porzingis, will likely maintain this usage. Plays will be run for him frequently, from the first minute to the last possession of the game. That won’t change barring injury.

Knox might maintain his percentage, as well, with the aggressiveness and confidence shown early in his career. A sprained ankle might curtail this for a few weeks, and it’s also unknown where he will sit in the pecking order by Game No. 82.

Hezonja’s number was based off the first game, when he took 14 shots in 19 minutes, a chunk of which happened after the Knicks went ahead on the Atlanta Hawks. His role has decreased since, so look this percentage to drop shortly.

Trier’s number, with a larger role, may find higher usage in the Knicks’ offense. A larger role usually brings a statistical rise, which of course helps his case…

Home/Knicks News