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3 players that should move up Knicks’ leaderboard in 2022-23

By Sapphires Sealey

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 16: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks high fives Julius Randle #30 during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 16, 2021 in Houston, Texas. 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 16: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks high fives Julius Randle #30 during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 16, 2021 in Houston, Texas. 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 Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley
Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports) /

2. Immanuel Quickley: Triple-doubles and free-throw percentage

Immanuel Quickley, at just 22-years-old and only two seasons in, has already managed to create some buzz around his name. Quickley averaged 11.3 points during the 2021-22 season and in the last 22 games of the season, he averaged 16.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5 assists. He also received two third-place votes for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year.

Quickley led the Knicks franchise in triple-doubles this season and he can move up in the category in 2022-23. He is tied with Walt Bellamy at the No. 8 spot and would need six triple-doubles to pass Randle and Mark Jackson to claim the No. 4 spot.

Another category that Quickley can move up in during the upcoming season is free-throw percentage. Since being drafted by New York, his free-throw percentage has been great. He is No. 3, with a career average of 88.5% from the free-throw line.

Quickley could take the No. 1 spot from Mike Glenn and Kiki VanDeWeghe, whose franchise averages were 88.6%, if he improves his free-throw shooting by more than .01%.

Alec Burks became the team’s starting point guard over Quickley after Kemba Walker was dropped from the rotation. But Quickley’s late-season surge proved why he should have been given the position. If he continues playing the way he closed out 2021-22, there is no doubt that he can become a star in the league and continue to move up in these categories (and others).