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NY Knicks: 3 reasons why Immanuel Quickley should be the starting point guard

By Mark Wessol

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 27: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks looks to shoot a free throw during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 27, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 27: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks looks to shoot a free throw during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 27, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. 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. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Immanuel Quickley
Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) /

2: Composure

Quickley often finds himself playing the bulk of his minutes in the fourth quarter, leading the entire team with an average of nine minutes.

Whether the game has already been decided in the fourth or he’s in to close out a tight contest, Quickley thrives in the final quarter.

Also, just a reminder that he’s only 22-years-old…22! Him being so young and comfortable late in games is extremely underrated and quite impressive.

On Mar. 28, the Knicks were able to beat the playoff-bound Chicago Bulls and Quickley made a HUGE play after he drove to the basket and found a wide-open Burks in the corner for a dagger three.

This play screams starting point guard. He understands that just because he has the ball in his hands and is driving to the basket that he doesn’t have to shoot it. He made a great veteran-like basketball play.

Normally you see young inexperienced players try to force something and either turn it over or shoot a low percentage shot, wanting to be the star. Not Quickley.

His basketball IQ (no pun intended) amazes me game after game. Sure, he still has a lot to learn, but this clip isn’t the only time that he’s made a clutch play in the fourth quarter to help New York seal a win.

There’s no reason why Quickley shouldn’t be seeing extended minutes at point guard to close this season out.

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