Evan Fournier emerged as a standout offensive player for the New York Knicks during the 2021-2022 season, achieving career-high performances and breaking records. However, as the summer of 2023 arrives, the situation has taken an unexpected turn. Fournier’s limited playing time and defensive shortcomings have caused a rift between him and head coach Tom Thibodeau, raising questions about his future with the team.
Can Fournier’s offensive contributions outweigh his defensive shortcomings?
This past season, Fournier was a positive outlier on the offensive end, scoring a career-high 41-points and eight boards against the Celtics while also setting a new record for the most three-pointers made by a Knicks player in a single season.