The New York Knicks have seen a marked decline in their perimeter defense since the 2020-21 season, dropping from first to 27th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage. The team's shift towards prioritizing offensive capabilities has contributed to this downward trend. Key players like Derrick Rose and Julius Randle initially struggled defensively, while new acquisitions like Jalen Brunson have also shown weaknesses. Despite these issues, the Knicks allow one of the fewest 3-point attempts in the league, which complicates the narrative of their defensive performance, suggesting they may be closer to average than their rankings indicate.
The Knicks have traded defense for offense over the past five seasons, impacting their perimeter defense performance and ranking.
Despite a high opponent 3-point shooting percentage, the Knicks are allowing fewer 3-point attempts per game than many teams, indicating a more nuanced defensive performance.
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