After a second successful campaign on a personal level (11.9 points at 39% from 3-pointers, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists), Quentin Grimeswho became the starting back of the Knicks, continues with a studious summer. On the program: many training sessions of course, some of which are privileged with JJ Redick.
” These were without doubt the best days of my summer. [JJ] is a veteran of the NBA, he played there for 15 seasons. He has known everything, in different teams. He often played big playoff games », thus declares 22-year-old Knicks guard. ” I talked a lot with him, we went to the gym, but also to his house. I had dinner with his family. I couldn’t ask for more during these two days, honestly. »
Quentin Grimes wants to progress in the game without the ball
More specifically, Quentin Grimes was interested in the “off-ball” qualities of JJ Redick, a real maestro trips away from the ball during his career, with which he shares the same position and the same qualities as an outside shooter. In New York, around Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle who carry the ball, the former resident of the university of Houston then imagines himself as the JJ Redick of the Knicks in the future…
” We worked very well. I stole a few tricks from him, on how to get out of ‘pick-and-rolls’, non-carrying screens, ‘pin-downs’ or two-screen systems “, Lists the Texan by birth. ” In fact, I just wanted to learn as much as possible from him about the time I had with him, to incorporate those elements into my game for next season. »
Quentin Grimes’ summer is also made up of a selection within the “Select Team” of Team USA, currently in Las Vegas for the American selection camp which prepares for the World Cup.
Valuable time with Team USA
A great opportunity in a competitive environment, for the young rear of the Knicks, who takes the opportunity to apply what he has worked on throughout the offseason.
” I worked on my fluency with the ball in hand [durant l’été], so I’m trying to produce more decisive action, for myself and my teammates. I try to make good decisions out of the dribble, to work on my shot out of the dribble too “, adds Quentin Grimes. ” And then I try to take my defense to a new level too. I defended the best opposing striker almost every night [la saison dernière]. So I try to stay consistent. »
Finally, a last axis of work: the physical condition, condition sine qua non to constantly move away from the ball, like JJ Redick during his career and like Quentin Grimes aspired.
” To be valuable in attack and to be able to defend the best opposing striker, you have to be in great physical shape. This is one of the important points that I retained from my time spent with JJ. To constantly wander between the screens as he did, you have to be an ace of physical condition “, he concludes thus. ” So I make sure that’s the case, that I’m in the best shape possible to attack training camp. »
| Quentin Grimes | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2021-22 | NYK | 46 | 17 | 40.4 | 38.1 | 68.4 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 6.0 |
| 2022-23 | NYK | 71 | 30 | 46.8 | 38.6 | 79.6 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 11.3 |
| Total | 117 | 25 | 45.0 | 38.4 | 77.8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 9.2 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
