Allonzo Trier’s rise to popularity did not come from nowhere. On the court Trier had earned the attention of the media and the affection of fans by being one of the most electrifying players. Allonzo Trier responded to the expectations he had generated. The Knicks rewarded Trier’s play offered him a contract of 7 million for 2 years.
Allonzo Trier‘s numbers in his first year were good enough for a reserve player:
Season average: 10.9 PPG
When playing 20+ minutes: 14.42 PPG
When playing 30+ minutes: 19.25 PPG
In his first year, Trier played 64 of the 82 games of the season, being the first to leave the bench and averaging 23 minutes per game, this year, he has barely seen action in 20 games.