Thrilled last summer by initialing a juicy contract of around $80 million in New York, Evan Fournier has been swimming in the middle of a nightmare for some time. Taken in dislike by some of the fans, the Frenchman is even pushed towards the exit by a large part of the fanbase, who believes that the dice are definitively thrown…
This is probably the most difficult period for Evan Fournier to manage in his 11 years in the NBA. Relegated to the bench following a disappointing start to the season, the former Magic failed to find his rhythm, and to manage this particularly complicated situation. Be that as it may, it is clear that his production in the last games is unworthy of a player who receives 18 million dollars this season…
Evan Fournier pushed out in New York
Beyond the very delicate situation to manage emotionally, a major problem arises concerning his compatibility in this team. Benched because he was no longer sufficiently effective in the 5th major, the tricolor also failed to take the leadership of the “second unit”. A difficult situation, which pushes many fans to ask for his departure:
Evan Fournier is a very stand up guy but his time as a Knicks has to come soon. Unplayable with the starters and unplayable with the bench unit.
— Bankai ???? (@New_Tape_City) November 12, 2022
Evan Fournier is a very good guy, but his time with the Knicks must end quickly. He is unplayable with the holders, and unplayable with the bench.
Another Internet user went even further to summarize the problem:
Evan Fournier tanks every lineup he’s in
— Coach Jewks™️ (@ImmanuelJewkley) November 12, 2022
Evan Fournier sinks all 5 in which he is.
It must be said that if Evan Fournier had an excellent shooting season last year, his contribution to this Knicks team is largely limited to his quality as a sniper. However, when his shot no longer falls into it as is the case this season, all that remains is his hazardous defense, and, more generally, the hesitations and body language of a player who has his head in the bucket, and who knows that his time is definitely running out.
No serious trade rumors have surfaced yet, but it seems hard to imagine Fournier finishing the season in the Big Apple. Some even fear a scenario à la Kemba Walker last year, which would see the native of Saint-Maurice being taken out of the rotation, and sidelined from the group. However, we are not there yet, and we must hope for a spark, a match that could serve as a trigger for our Frenchie. So far, those hopes are in vain.
It’s the hassle, and the real one, for Evan Fournier at the start of the season. Silent on his social networks, he who is usually so talkative, the Frenchman cashes in and waits for the rest of the events as a good professional that he is. The fact remains that the current situation seems very difficult to last…
