Toronto had picked Anunoby 23rd in the 2017 Draft. New York selected Barrett third in 2019 and Quickley (by way of the Thunder) 25th in 2020. Our two fanbases had watched these young players take their first, sometimes awkward, steps on an NBA court, develop confidence, and become valuable rotational players. Emotional attachments were formed-us to the players, and the players to the city and team which they represented.
Anunoby's value to the team has been immediate and undeniable. Recently in The Athletic, he was quoted as saying, “I feel like (I'm making a difference), even plays that don't go on the stat sheet, little stuff, a steal here and there, a block or a contest or a closeout that forces a bad shot, little stuff that doesn't get noticed [...] I try to do all those other things.”
Jalen Brunson, 23.26 Julius Randle, 15.16 OG Anunoby, 13.84 Isaiah Hartenstein, 10.84 Donte DiVincenzo, 9.56 For reference, in their last five games, Immanuel Quickley has a 12.46 GmSC and RJ Barrett a 14.34. Good contribution! But consider that
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