When the New York Knicks hired a defensive-minded head coach in Tom Thibodeau, they envisioned that the team would be full of pests on that side of the ball. Now, that vision is becoming true, as the Knicks are seeing a very strong defensive group developing quickly in all areas of the court.
The Knicks have a valuable three-and-D guard
Starting off with the team’s best perimeter defender, Quentin Grimes broke onto the scene right away with his tenacity guarding the perimeter. In the 2022-23 season, Grimes had the third-highest matchup difficulty among all NBA players, showcasing the level of trust Thibodeau had in the second-year guard.