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What he meant to write was, “Steal of the Draft.”
Today at TheAthletic.com, John Hollinger rated this year’s sophomore class. (Subscription required.)
His “Underwhelming Top Four” included Rookie-of-the-Year Scottie Barnes (Toronto), Evan Mobley (Cleveland), Jalen Green (Houston), and Cade Cunningham (Detroit), a quartet that has “mostly disappointed this campaign.” Players he regards more favorably include Orlando’s Franz Wagner and Houston’s Alperen Şengün.
At the bottom of the article, past such illustrious sections as “Group III: Treading Water”, “Group IV: Trending . . . not up”, and “Group V: Bustville”, there’s a final section called “Tier VI: Past the top 20.” Here we find Quentin Grimes, the 25th pick in last year’s Draft and starting shooting guard for your New York Knickerbockers.
Hollinger writes about the 22-year-old out of Houston University:
“Grimes has settled in as a fifth starter with the Knicks, a classic 3-and-D shooting guard. Grimes isn’t much of a threat off the bounce and averages just 17.5 points per 100 possessions, but he’s a volume catch-and-shoot 3-point weapon who has made 37.5 percent of his triples as a pro. Additionally, he’s become a solid defender with enough muscle to check 3s.”
The young Knick has been key to New York’s defensive resurgence and is often their best defender on the floor. While Hollinger downplays Quentin’s offensive productivity, Grimes has averaged 15.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 36 minutes in his last 10 games, while shooting 46% from the field and 40% from downtown.
Occasional mistakes have revealed his inexperience (e.g., getting trapped late in a close game), and he is never called for a foul that he doesn’t contest, but on the whole Quentin has demonstrated maturity and poise while cementing himself as a cornerstone of the franchise’s plans.
Hollinger lumps him in with such young players as Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado (New Orleans, both), Bones Hyland (Denver), and Ayo Dosunmu (Chicago), and according to him, QDot will need to improve his ball handling if he wants to advance beyond his current skillset and usage. “It’s not easy to see how he can evolve much past this point without some radical upgrades in his handle, but he could hold down a role like this for a decade.”
What do you think of Hollinger’s assessment? Does Quentin’s ball handling hold him back or does Hollinger need to watch more Knicks games? Air it out below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NBA Draft and how does it work?
The NBA Draft is an annual event where teams choose eligible players to enter the league. It takes place every June and consists of two rounds, each team getting one pick per round. The order of the draft will be determined by the teams' records from previous seasons. The worst team receiving the first and best picks respectively. Teams can choose college or international players between the ages of 19 and 19. This event is crucial for teams because it allows them to find new talent and expand their rosters. This is also a great opportunity for players to move from international or college leagues to the NBA.
Which NBA player is considered to be the NBA's greatest scorer?
Kareem Abdel-Jabbar is currently the NBA's leading scorer. His career totals 38,387 point. LeBron James is in second place with 37,062 points. Karl Malone, who has 36,928 point is in third. Kobe Bryant ranks fourth with 33 643 points. Michael Jordan is fifth, with 32 922 points.
Who invented basketball
It is not clear where the original origins for basketball were, however, many believe that James Naismith developed the game while he was a teacher at Springfield College (now YMCA Training School) in Springfield. Naismith established the basics of the game and then nailed a basket with peaches onto an elevated track. He broke his class down into nine teams, and then began to teach his new game "Basket Ball" to his students. Original version included a soccer ball and two baskets of peaches attached to each end of a gymnasium. The goaltending was not allowed. Players could only shoot at a basket from below. The game quickly spread throughout America and, by the 1900s was an organized sport with professional players playing in large arenas. It's one of today's most popular games.
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A trade exception in the NBA is an allowance for teams to trade away a player. This exception allows teams to acquire players whose salaries are higher than those they traded away without making corresponding salary moves. The exception is available to a team over multiple seasons. It does not count against their salary cap, luxury tax threshold, or other restrictions. Trade exceptions allow teams to change their rosters and not have to reduce their salaries. This allows for a more competitive balance and helps to avoid unfair advantages that could arise from financial situations.
It also keeps the league financially stable, and ensures teams have the ability to make moves without worrying if they can afford them. Trade exceptions are an integral part roster construction in NBA. They can be used to help teams fight for championships.
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"Bird rights", a term in the NBA that allows players to be signed by their current NBA team for more money, is known as the NBA's Bird Rights. This rule is named in honor of Larry Bird, an ex-player with the Boston Celtics. The rule states that a team can exceed their salary cap limit to re-sign a player if they have had that player on their roster for at least three years. Bird rights allow players to stay with the same team and receive a larger salary than they would have been able to get from any other team.
Statistics
- An estimated 800 million viewers watched the [105]2017–18 season. (en.wikipedia.org)
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- As of 2014, 45 percent of its viewers were black, while 40 percent were white, making it the only top North American sport that does not have a white majority audience.[102]As of 2017Democrats than Republicans.[103]Outside (en.wikipedia.org)
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How To
How an NBA Getty Images photographer captures the perfect shot
This article will show you how a NBA Getty Images photographer can capture the perfect shot. The first step is selecting the right location. Next, select the best angle for your photo. You must also anticipate what may happen next.
- Step 1: Finding the right place
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Start snapping as soon you find the perfect spot. It is always easier to get closer to the action than to go further back.
- Step 2: Selecting the Best Angle
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- Step3: Anticipating Next What
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Once you have heard those words, stop the action. You can then wait for the action again before moving on. When you press the shutter, you will have sharp focus.
You'll always get the best shot by following these steps. With patience and practice, you can become a skilled NBA Getty Images photographer. You'll take beautiful photos that will last a lifetime.
