Since the 3&D wing arrived via trade last weekend, New York has beaten two top teams (Timberwolves, 76ers), one middle-lower team (Bulls), and one cellar dweller (Wizards). We've seen plenty of evidence why last year's steals champion was named to the 2022-23 All-Defensive team (second), and surprising effects have occurred since Anunoby's arrival.
Without Barrett, the ball zips from man to man in search of an open shot, and the team plays with a faster pace. (No numbers to provide here, folks, just opinions based on the old eyeballs.) As has been observed in the comments section, this turnaround seems a case of addition by subtraction.
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