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Knicks fans, we might need to have a conversation about Landry Shammett
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Let's be real, when he first arrived in New York, the expectations weren't exactly high
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He struggled early on, his shot was off, and some fans questioned why he was even getting minutes
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But suddenly, something has changed as of late. Shammett has quietly found his rhythm, and if this continues, he could be a sneaky X-factor for the Knicks in the playoffs
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Let's break it all down. So over his last 13 games, Shamit has been shooting the lights out at 5.6 points per game, 54.7% from the field and 41.4% from 3
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That is a massive improvement after the rough start that he had with the team earlier in the season
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Just yesterday against the Portland Trailblazers, he dropped 11 points on 4 of 9 shooting, hitting 3 of 6 from deep
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He also added 4 rebounds and a steal in just 19 minutes
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So what changed? There are a few key reasons why Shamit is finally looking comfortable
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Number one, more defined role. Early on, Shamit was bouncing between different responsibilities
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but now he's settled into a more consistent role off the bench
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Number two is his shot selection. He's taking smarter shots, not forcing tough looks, and letting the game come to him
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And number three is his confidence and rhythm. Shooting is all about rhythm, and after struggling early
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Shamit seems to have found his groove at just the right time And maybe it because of all the injuries lately to Jalen Brunson Deuce McBride and Cam Payne which gave Shamit a bigger opportunity to play more minutes So if Shamit can continue this level of play this gives the Knicks
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a huge boost heading into the playoffs. He's a reliable shooter because in a playoff series
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having another floor spacer could be crucial, especially when Jalen Brunson, O.G. Ananobi
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or Josh Hart need outlets. Also, bench depth. The Knicks are already dealing with injuries
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having another consistent shooter off the bench makes a big difference. And a surprise weapon
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defenses won't be game planning for Shamit which could allow him to fly under the radar and make
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some sneaky big plays in key moments. And of course there's the Tom Thibodeau factor. You guys know
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that Tibbs trusts certain players in the playoffs and Shamit earning his trust right now could be
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crucial for his role. And also in the latest game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee
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Landry Shammett dropped 13 points in 20 minutes shooting 3 for 5 from 3 point range and 5 for 8
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from the field. So we really gotta hope that Landry Shammett has finally found his shot and it seems
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like that's the case. So Knicks fans what do you guys think? Is Landry Shammett finally turning a
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corner at the perfect time? Could he actually play a key role for the Knicks in the playoffs or is
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this just a short hot streak that won't last? Let me know your thoughts in the comment section down
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