Tom Thibodeau's decision to play RJ Barrett over Immanuel Quickley late in the game against OKC has sparked debate. Thibodeau cited matchups and the need for length against OKC's wings as the reason for the switch. Despite impressive play, Quickley has seen diminished playing time, leading to calls for him to play more. Critics argue that the same players are always asked to sacrifice shots and minutes, with suggestions for RJ to play less and Quickley to play more.
Tom Thibodeau needs to play Immanuel Quickley over RJ Barrett for the Knicks to actually win https://t.co/rLOPbqIuqP https://t.co/SbMmPXCBPj
🚨New Words🚨 Thibs also talks a lot about sacrifice... but it seems the same players are always asked to sacrifice shots and minutes. IQ needs to play more. RJ should play less. https://t.co/sOBe1lqZBB
Tom Thibodeau’s call to sit red-hot Immanuel Quickley late backfires on Knicks https://t.co/B7hloKX3tj https://t.co/sEyvqBCJME
When asked about having RJ replace IQ late in the fourth quarter, Thibs says it was due to matchups and b/c OKC has length/size. Says “everyone needs to sacrifice.” https://t.co/98kcxhyzzg
Tom Thibodeau said he went back to RJ Barrett late in the game because Barrett gave them more length switching against OKC's wings.
IQ: 22 points (on 7-of-10 shooting) +2 (despite playing mins w/ Taj at C) 24 minutes RJ: 14 points (on 5-of-14 shooting) -9 29 minutes RJ has logged 100+ more minutes than IQ over the last month. Make it make sense https://t.co/9NYV19gtjv
Knicks’ Immanuel Quickley seeing diminished playing time despite impressive play https://t.co/dNCaL4UhjJ https://t.co/dPVst0SHaT