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6 reasons why Quentin Grimes should be more involved in Knicks’ rotation

By Brandon Simmons

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks makes the steal from Jordan Nwora #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2021 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: Quentin Grimes #6 of the New York Knicks makes the steal from Jordan Nwora #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2021 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) /
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5. Steals

Grimes is no slack on defense. Thibs is a defensive-minded coach so he should appreciate what Grimes brings to the table. Last year, he finished sixth on the team in total steals with 31 for the season, but he only played in 46 games.

Also, he saw the court for an average of fewer than 20 minutes per game. Evan Fournier, Mitchell Robinson, Immanuel Quickley, Julius Randle, and RJ Barrett finished before Grimes in this category. Well, four were starters playing over 30 minutes per game while Quickley was the sixth man seeing a little over 20 minutes of action per game.

Grimes’s 31 steals in 46 games proves to me that he should be playing more. Imagine if he played in at least 70 games, he might’ve led the team in steals. He had multiple games with three steals last season and was only one of two players on the Knicks to record four steals in one game.

4. Scorer

Grimes can put the ball in the hole, that’s no secret. The thing about it is, is that he does it in an efficient manner. Grimes doesn’t need to take 20 shots to score 20 points.

In the games that he scored in double figures, Grimes averaged over 49% from the field. That’s great efficiency from a young player. It’s valuable to have a player that can score but does not need to force it.

3. Three-pointers

We need shooters and Grimes may be the premier shooter on the team this season. With Evan Fournier entering his 11th season, he may need help from the young guy on the opposite wing.  Fournier finished the season shooting the deep ball at 39%. Grimes finished right behind him at 38%.

Just like I stated earlier, Grimes only played in 46 games while Fournier played and started in 80.  There’s no doubt in my mind that Grimes would have led the team in threes if he played at least 30 more games. On four separate occasions, he made five or more threes in a game.

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