Arrived this summer via the buyout market, Kemba Walker has just been dismissed by the Knicks. If Tom Thibodeau did not give details on this choice, it is a decision relatively strong.
While the Knicks point to an 11-9 record in the Eastern Conference, the franchise disappoints offensively, but especially defensively. The gaps are significant, and the loss of a player like Reggie Bullock is felt. We were expecting changes from Tom Thibodeau, who decided to hit hard in front of reporters on Monday.
Kemba Walker kicked out of the Knicks rotation!
Indeed, the coach has just confirmed that Kemba Walker was no longer part of the rotation. He was however titular alongside Evan Fournier, but Thib decided to dismiss him until further notice. A real bomb in the Big Apple.
Kemba Walker is out of the Knicks rotation “as of right now,” Tom Thibodeau says. He says he will tighten the rotation moving forward. “It would be tough to play three small guards together,” Thibodeau says. Says he has great respect for Walker and all he’s accomplished.
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) November 29, 2021
Kemba Walker is out of the Knicks’ rotation “as of now,” said Tom Thibodeau. He says he wants to reduce turnover in the future. “It would be hard to play with three small leaders together. He says he has a lot of respect for Walker and what he’s accomplished.
We imagine that this news is difficult for Walker, but the coach wants to try something new. This is not all that surprising, since the point guard is a problem in defense. He collects too many points for his team, even if his contribution in attack is useful.
Kemba Walker this season:
11.7 PPG
2.6 RPG
3.1 APG
24.5 MPG
All career-lowsThe Knicks have been outscored by 122 points with Kemba on the floor this season, the worst +/- by any player on a winning team. pic.twitter.com/OBiaO2DBkH
— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 29, 2021
On the other hand, Alec Burks is a hit, and it is precisely he who will take the vacant place.
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau tells reporters that Kemba Walker is out of the rotation, and Alec Burks will remain the starting point guard.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 29, 2021
Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters Kemba Walker is out of the rotation, and Alex Burks will take the starting point.
We expected a strong decision from the Knicks, but not this one! Tom Thibodeau hits hard in New York, with the firm intention of winning games in the coming weeks. We should quickly see the effects of this new rotation, without Kemba Walker.
