A star is born: Immanuel Quickley

RoyceDa59 · Post #1 » by **RoyceDa59** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 3:52 am

26-3-5, 5-8 from 3 with great defense and decision making tonight in a win against Morant and the Grizzlies.

Raps are 2-0 since the trade.

This kids a star.

7r5ur · Post #2 » by **7r5ur** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 3:55 am

Here we go... :-?

(I like IQ, but you knew these premature threads were coming when he went to Toronto)

GrandTheftRondo · Post #3 » by **GrandTheftRondo** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 3:59 am

Trading Quickley might bite the Knicks in the arse.

However, it’s been two games. Ease up

XTC · Post #4 » by **XTC** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 3:59 am

BDM22 wrote:Here we go...

(I like IQ, but you knew these premature threads were coming when he went to Toronto)

He averaged 22/5/5 in 20+ starts last season. He averaged 15 a game in only 24 games with the Knicks (22/4/4 PER36).

It's not out of line to say he's going to break out and average 20+ while being the lead guard.

With that being said, he has been fantastic the first two games. The most surprising element to his game has gotta be his defense.

WillyJakkz · Post #5 » by **WillyJakkz** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:01 am

A Star is Born: OG Anunoby great team play great defense in wins vs Anthony Edwards and Minny and now DeRozan and the Bulls

Knicks are 2-0 since the trade

This man's a star.

7r5ur · Post #6 » by **7r5ur** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:01 am

XTC wrote:
BDM22 wrote:Here we go...

(I like IQ, but you knew these premature threads were coming when he went to Toronto)

He averaged 22/5/5 in 20+ starts last season. He averaged 15 a game in only 24 games with the Knicks (22/4/4 PER36).

It's not out of line to say he's going to break out and average 20+ while being the lead guard.

20ppg and "star" are 2 different things.

JustBuzzin · Post #7 » by **JustBuzzin** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:01 am

Terry Rozier is averaging 23ppg 7apg and nobody considers him a star.

XTC · Post #8 » by **XTC** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:07 am

BDM22 wrote:
XTC wrote:
BDM22 wrote:Here we go...

(I like IQ, but you knew these premature threads were coming when he went to Toronto)

He averaged 22/5/5 in 20+ starts last season. He averaged 15 a game in only 24 games with the Knicks (22/4/4 PER36).

It's not out of line to say he's going to break out and average 20+ while being the lead guard.

20ppg and "star" are 2 different things.

FWIW i agree with you that its far too early for a thread like this, but he has been fantastic in the 2 games so far. He's been playing like an allstar these past 2 games, but for us to label him a 'star' we definitely need a larger sample size, but the play has been there.

PierceFan4ever · Post #9 » by **PierceFan4ever** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:09 am

Nobody hypes up their own players more than raptors fans

FarBeyondDriven · Post #10 » by **FarBeyondDriven** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:28 am

RoyceDa59 wrote:26-3-5, 5-8 from 3 with great defense and decision making tonight in a win against Morant and the Grizzlies.

Raps are 2-0 since the trade.

This kids a star.

Thibs is a buffoon that almost has to be forced to play young guys. IQ has always been capable of being a great starting point guard. But don't forget, usage means everything. Pretty much any NBA player could put up numbers with usage. Politics, not skill, prevent more guys from being able to prove themselves. I don't know how many times you need to see guys perform when thrust into the starting lineup due to injury or trade to get it.

xxSnEaKyPxx · Post #11 » by **xxSnEaKyPxx** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:31 am

XTC wrote:
BDM22 wrote:Here we go...

(I like IQ, but you knew these premature threads were coming when he went to Toronto)

He averaged 22/5/5 in 20+ starts last season. He averaged 15 a game in only 24 games with the Knicks (22/4/4 PER36).

It's not out of line to say he's going to break out and average 20+ while being the lead guard.

With that being said, he has been fantastic the first two games. The most surprising element to his game has gotta be his defense.

I don't think he's necessarily hating on the idea of IQ being a great player, moreseo that whenever a new player on the Raptors has a good game, this thread inevitably ends up on the GB.

xxSnEaKyPxx · Post #12 » by **xxSnEaKyPxx** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:32 am

JustBuzzin wrote:Terry Rozier is averaging 23ppg 7apg and nobody considers him a star.

Trade him to the Raptors, let him play a game, and we'd see a "Terry Rozier is a future hall of famer!" thread in a day.

Childs · Post #13 » by **Childs** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:32 am

Premature.

NY2k1 · Post #14 » by **NY2k1** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:33 am

Premature, but I can almost guarantee it won't be for long. I liked the OG move, but the Knicks trading IQ will end up as one of the worst decisions ever made.

xxSnEaKyPxx · Post #15 » by **xxSnEaKyPxx** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:38 am

PierceFan4ever wrote:Nobody hypes up their own players more than raptors fans

Other fans do it...just on their team forum.

I mean, its whatever, nothing wrong with being excited about a player on your team, but it is funny how often Raptors fans need the GB to know they have a new star player.

Rainwater · Post #16 » by **Rainwater** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:40 am

FarBeyondDriven wrote:
RoyceDa59 wrote:26-3-5, 5-8 from 3 with great defense and decision making tonight in a win against Morant and the Grizzlies.

Raps are 2-0 since the trade.

This kids a star.

Thibs is a buffoon that almost has to be forced to play young guys. IQ has always been capable of being a great starting point guard. But don't forget, usage means everything. Pretty much any NBA player could put up numbers with usage. Politics, not skill, prevent more guys from being able to prove themselves. I don't know how many times you need to see guys perform when thrust into the starting lineup due to injury or trade to get it.

The knicks liked IQ but they already have Brunson at the point and they weren't going to give IQ a big contract. This has nothing to do with Thibs.

old skool · Post #17 » by **old skool** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:45 am

Quickley averaged 23 pts, 4 rebounds, 4 assists per 36 for the Knicks this season.

In two games for the Raptors he is averaging about 1 more point, rebound and assist per 36.

stillgotgame · Post #18 » by **stillgotgame** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:46 am

Malik Beasley had 30 the last time we played you, is he a star too. :lol:

aj174 · Post #19 » by **aj174** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:47 am

Kinda early for this thread my fellow raptor brotha

With that said, I actually like when the ball is in quicks hands, he makes good decisions, and has a good shot. Decent floater game. Needs to improve his finishing at the rim though, but it's only been 2 games

RJ has been okay, as a 4th option he's great, just has to fix that tunnel vision

Quick is good

Chuck Everett · Post #20 » by **Chuck Everett** » Thu Jan 4, 2024 4:47 am

FarBeyondDriven wrote:
RoyceDa59 wrote:26-3-5, 5-8 from 3 with great defense and decision making tonight in a win against Morant and the Grizzlies.

Raps are 2-0 since the trade.

This kids a star.

Thibs is a buffoon that almost has to be forced to play young guys. IQ has always been capable of being a great starting point guard. But don't forget, usage means everything. Pretty much any NBA player could put up numbers with usage. Politics, not skill, prevent more guys from being able to prove themselves. I don't know how many times you need to see guys perform when thrust into the starting lineup due to injury or trade to get it.

I don't necessarily disagree with this, but in the Knicks case Brunson is better than Quickley. Him getting a starting gig in Toronto is great for him and his career. It happens all the time where you have two good players who play the same position.