Why does Tom Thibodeau continue to start Elfrid Payton? A former NBA video coordinator explains

Payton continues to start over Immanuel Quickley

4/9/2021, 3:15 PM
Mar 18, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic forward during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in New York. / Adam Hunger/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic forward during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 18, 2021, in New York. / Adam Hunger/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) reacts after hitting a three point basket against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden. / Mike Stobe/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) reacts after hitting a three point basket against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden. / Mike Stobe/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau coaches against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau coaches against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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