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Evan Fournier is not at fault for New York Knicks’ defensive issues

By Zamir Bueno

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks looks on in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden on December 04, 2021 in New York City. The Denver Nuggets defeated the New York Knicks 113-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks looks on in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden on December 04, 2021 in New York City. The Denver Nuggets defeated the New York Knicks 113-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 04: Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks celebrates his three point shot in the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden on December 04, 2021 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Therefore, Quickley would most likely act as a floor spacer as well. Unfortunately, Quickley is a slightly worse floor spacer than Evan Fournier. Quickley has only made 38.8 percent of his catch-and-shoot threes in 91 professional games, averaging 1.9 attempts per game.

Quickley’s catch-and-shoot statistics have contributed to him shooting 37.4 percent from behind the arc on 4 attempts per game. These stats are at least 0.5 percent worse than Fournier’s, as he has made 39.5 percent of his catch-and-shoot threes before this season on 3.5 shots.

Fournier’s catch-and-shoot statistics were the driving force behind him shooting 37.9 percent on 5.1 shots per game. He has continued to have success in both areas this season, making 37.7 percent of his catch-and-shoot shots.

The catch and shoot success has allowed him to convert 37.6 percent of his three-point attempts. Fournier has accounted for 17.6 percent of the team’s three-point production as they average 39.6 points from behind the arc.

The team wouldn’t only see a statistical decline on the offensive end, but also a decrease in defensive statistics, as Evan Fournier has been a better individual defender than Quickley during the first 27 games of this season.

Fournier has held opponents to 41.5 percent shooting on 8 shots per game. His statistics are 2.4 percent better than Quickley’s, as Quickley holds opponents to 43.9 percent shooting on 6.7 attempts per game.

In conclusion, it is illogical to blame the defensive issues on Evan Fournier when it is more of a team-wide issue.

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