Prior to the start of the season, Evan Fournier was confirmed in his starting role in New York. Tom Thibodeau wanted to rely on his shooting skills, as the Frenchman managed to gain momentum over the course of last season. Except that since the resumption the Olympic vice-champion has not been successful. Irregular and clumsy, he averaged only 10.6 points per game. After the 3-point exit against Atlanta, the coach has therefore decided: Fournier will start on the bench against Philadelphia and will be replaced by Quentin Grimes.
“We hadn’t had the opportunity to see Quentin starter in the preseason. We will evaluate him and now he gives us the opportunity to do so. ” explains Thibodeau. “We just want to see what happens and see if it will help us in certain areas. There is nothing set in stone. It will be game after game, to get an overview with different players. You have to study everything. “
The Knicks beat the Sixers, but Quentin Grimes didn’t really use that opportunity. The youngster has just recovered from an injury and scored only two small points. Fournier, in his role as a substitute, is not faring better with even two units on his clock. In the end, it is Cam Reddish with 11 points at 100% who shoots who is doing best. “He was very good. He fought, his wingspan is there, he runs, he moves without the ball … he has done so many good deeds “the coach points out.
