The statements before free agency generally age poorly once summer arrives, but we tend to think that Isaiah Hartenstein is sincere in what he says, three months before the start of this crazy offseason period.
Indeed, at the heart of the best season of his career (7.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 interceptions and 1.1 blocks over 25 minutes, 64% shooting and 72% shooting), he cannot imagine not leave the Knicksas he reaches the end of his contract and the playoffs loom.
“ I know I've put myself in a great position to get a small raise, but right now I'm focused on the Knicks. I love being here and I hope we find a solution, even if it's still business » indicates the almost 26-year-old pivot, with Hoopshype. Adding that for equal pay, it would remain new York.
One of Tom Thibodeau's soldiers
After having worked with the Rockets and the Nuggets, Isaiah Hartenstein began to reveal himself with the Cavs and especially the Clippers, where his confidence grew, before establishing himself as one of the best interior replacements in the league at the Knicks.
The kind of player capable of brilliantly filling in when the starter (Mitchell Robinson in this case) is injured or experiencing a slump.
“ I am gaining more and more the trust of my teammates and I have the feeling that, now, it is becoming a bit like when I was with the Clippers » he explains about his New York experience, which required a period of adjustment upon his arrival in 2022. “ We have a lot of unselfish players. Jalen Brunson's creation doesn't get enough emphasis because the way he creates the game has made my life easier. This is huge for us, especially considering how [les adversaires] take him in pairs and he reads the game well. »
Renowned for his altruism and his basketball IQ, which he developed at a younger age with his father, Isaiah Hartenstein is also known for his defense, which further improved through contact with Tom Thibodeau.
“ He helped me a lot, especially defensively » explains the one who also keeps the German selection in the back of his mind. “ I was already good on defense with the Clippers, but Thibs really helped me more in that area and probably took me to the next level. He showed me videos and he talked to me in practice about how to prepare. I think that's what he does well, preparing for matches. Many don't see that he is in his office from 8 a.m. to probably 8 p.m., getting ready. He also provides some clarification to any of my questions to help me, especially in defense. »
| Isaiah Hartenstein | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | HOU | 28 | 8 | 48.8 | 33.3 | 78.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
| 2019-20 | HOU | 23 | 12 | 65.7 | 0.0 | 67.9 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 4.7 |
| 2020-21 * | All Teams | 46 | 12 | 55.0 | 33.3 | 64.8 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 5.1 |
| 2020-21 * | DEN | 30 | 9 | 51.3 | 0.0 | 61.1 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 3.5 |
| 2020-21 * | KEY | 16 | 18 | 58.2 | 33.3 | 68.6 | 1.6 | 4.4 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 8.3 |
| 2021-22 | LAKE | 68 | 18 | 62.6 | 46.7 | 68.9 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 8.3 |
| 2022-23 | NYK | 82 | 20 | 53.5 | 21.6 | 67.6 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 5.0 |
| 2023-24 | NYK | 70 | 25 | 63.7 | 33.3 | 72.7 | 3.2 | 5.1 | 8.3 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 7.5 |
| Total | 317 | 18 | 59.3 | 31.0 | 69.5 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 6.0 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
