The “next man up” philosophy of Tom Thibodeau does not only make people envious, he whom the players have designated as the coach for whom they least want to play. Miles McBride, for his part, is not complaining, even if he had to be patient. More responsible this season with the cascade of injuries that affected the Knicks and the transfer of Immanuel Quickley, the point guard/back also earned his reputation in New York during the playoffs. Which doesn’t seem to surprise him in the least.
Miles McBride had only been on the floor for 20 minutes in total, during the final stages last season, when the matches were already over. If the 23-year-old player finishes the matches on the floor this season, it is this time because he is crucial to the success of his team, despite the pressure of the match.
« This doesn’t surprise me, to be honest » he assures in the New York Post. « I watch a lot of basketball, I try to absorb as much as possible. So I think the intensity is what I expected. And I’m just trying to bring more energy, more confidence and creativity to our game. »
A valuable external address
Sunday, during Game 4 in Philadelphia, Miles McBride spent 27 minutes on the field, including the entire last quarter, notably relaying for Donte DiVincenzo. The former Villanova guard struggled overall, but remained on a stretch with eight points in the last three minutes of the third quarter.
Miles McBride also brought his long-distance danger with a winning shot to go in front at the start of the last act, and two very important free throws less than four minutes from the end, when the slightest point became difficult to obtain.
« I just do what I expect of myself » summarizes McBride. “ I’m excited to have the opportunity and to be able to show others what I’m capable of. »
Already an “ I just have to keep believing in myself, keep doing the work, stay confident in myself, and allow myself to do what I know how to do. »
Miles McBride reveals himself as “3&D”
In addition to his ability to ventilate the Knicks’ game, Miles McBride was sent on a mission to Tyrese Maxey, very hampered in the last act, at 5 points but 2/8 shooting.
« It was a collective effort honestly. » he tempers. “ You can’t defend a player like him just by yourself. So I think we did a good job of sticking to our game plan. »
This profile of a soldier ready to answer the call could only be rewarded by Tom Thibodeau. “ That was the story of our season and when you look back at all the guys that were coming out or coming back into the rotation, they got the job done.” rejoices the “Big Apple” technician. “Know what your job is, do it, execute the plan. And then there was the disappointment in how we finished our Game 3. But what we had control over was how we were going to be ready for that game. It had to be, that’s our challenge. »
New York and Miles McBride will have to answer it again this evening at Madison Square Garden, since they will be deprived of Bojan Bogdanovic, still injured during the last meeting, and possibly without Mitchell Robinson, still uncertain, in addition to the package until at the end of the season for Julius Randle. “ We know you don’t replace major players individually, we have to do it as a team » said Tom Thibodeau on Sunday. “ If we do that, if we play as a team and do things right, good things will follow. » Like being the first franchise from the East to reach the conference semi-finals?
Miles McBride Percentage Rebounds Season Team GM Min Shots 3pts LF Off Def Tot Pd Fte Int Bp Ct Pts 2021-22 NYK 40 9 29.6 25.0 66.7 0.1 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1 0.4 0.1 0.0 2.2 2022-23 NYK 64 1 2 35.8 29.9 66.7 0.2 0.6 0.8 1.1 0.9 0.6 0.4 0.1 3.5 2023-24 NYK 68 20 45.2 41.0 86.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 1.7 1.6 0.7 0.4 0.1 8.3 Total 172 14 40.4 35.5 76.0 0.3 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.2 0.6 0.4 0.1 5.1
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
2024-04-30 17:31:45
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