With the starting lineup struggling to generate offense, Derrick Williams took over the New York Knicks’ season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. He dominated the offensive glass, attacked in transition and made a living at the free throw line en route to a game-high 24 points in 21 minutes.
On the heels that impressive showing, Williams has set his sights high; he wants New York to evolve into the best second unit in the NBA.
That may seem like a lofty expectation, but the Knicks certainly looked worthy of the hype against Milwaukee. The reserves scored a combined 73 points, which doesn’t include an 11-rebound and two-block performance by Kyle O’Quinn.