5 biggest positives from the Knicks' 2022 offseason so far

5 biggest positives from the Knicks’ 2022 offseason so far

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3. The Knicks’ Summer League performance

Oftentimes, a team’s Summer League performance means little to the regular season, but given the significant minutes handed to Quentin Grimes, Deuce McBride, and Jericho Sims, this was key to seeing how some of the kids could show their early development.

Thankfully for Knicks fans, their young stars showed out, especially Sims, who wowed with his athleticism on a nightly basis, and Grimes, who could have arguably won the MVP of the preseason competition.

The squad couldn’t quite capitalize, as they fell to the Portland Trail Blazers in the championship game, but given the individual performances and growth of some players, it’s hard not to feel excited about this young core.

Beyond the aforementioned three names, there weren’t really any outstanding performances, and while Feron Hunt flashed some big moments, it’s safe to say that New York got exactly what it wanted from the Summer League squad.

Grimes especially was a focus for the Knicks, as he’ll look to lock down the starting shooting guard spot for opening night, and if he can continue to improve his playmaking, along with his potentially elite shooting and incredible defensive game, New York may have grabbed yet another steal with pick No. 25 in 2021, just a year after Immanuel Quickley was drafted in the same spot.

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