New York Knicks: 3 players that should be playing more

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3. Allonzo Trier

Probably the most surprising player of the season so far, Trier’s story is one of a kind. He was not selected in the 2018 NBA Draft but has quickly become a very valuable part of New York’s game plan. To top it all off, Trier seems to be elevating his game as the season goes on.

After about six weeks of play, Trier is averaging 11.4 points and 2.9 rebounds in 23.7 minutes per game. He is the team’s fourth-leading scorer without getting many minutes to start off the season.

His shooting percentages might be what’s most impressive about his game. Trier is shooting 49.1 percent from the field along with a whopping 45.9 percent from behind the arc. This ranks him as the ninth-best 3-point shooter in the league.

What Allonzo Trier has managed to achieve so far is no joke. We’ve seen second round picks slide into the rotation and play at an elite level during their rookie campaigns, like Malcolm Brogdon. But rarely do we see undrafted rookies play at the level Trier has managed thus far.

Call him a Raja Bell 2.0 — someone who is considered by many as one of the best undrafted players ever and a laser shooter from behind the arc.

Trier is an excellent example of never giving up on your dreams. Maybe coach Fizdale should reward him with a couple extra minutes on the court.

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