Facing the Nets with a near-triple-double, are the 76ers really making a big deal out of not giving him a decent contract?

In the previous NBA regular season, the Philadelphia 76ers easily defeated the Brooklyn Nets at home 129-105. After this game, the 76ers' record improved to 5 wins and 1 loss, surpassing the Chicago Bulls and rising to the top of the Eastern Conference; while the Nets suffered a 6-game losing streak after the start of the season and are still winless, with a record of 0 wins and 6 losses, temporarily ranking at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

In this game, the 76ers' substitute backcourt general Quentin Grimes continued his strong performance this season. Grimes played 31 minutes and 42 seconds, shooting 7 of 13, 4 of 8 from beyond the three-point line, and 4 of 6 free throws. He scored 22 points, 7 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, a quasi-triple-double. He also had 4 turnovers and 1 foul. His plus-minus value reached +32. Among them, 13 assists set a new career high for Grimes in a single game. Grimes has shown comprehensive scoring ability on the offensive end. His offensive efficiency is quite outstanding. He has good breakthrough ability and outside shooting ability. He also scored a lot of points through various methods. Not only that, Grimes' performance in organizing and linking offense can be said to far exceed everyone's expectations, and his role in this aspect is also very critical. Grimes still maintained his defensive intensity and hardness on the defensive end, and his performance in this aspect is also worthy of recognition. Overall, Grimes played his value on both offense and defense, and his heroic performance was also an important factor in the team's victory.

Grimes was born in May 2000. He is 25 years old, 193cm tall and 95kg in weight. He is a backcourt player from the University of Houston selected by the New York Knicks with the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. In the middle of last season, the 76ers completed a trade with the Dallas Mavericks and acquired Grimes. After joining the 76ers, Grimes played a total of 28 times in the NBA regular season last season, averaging 33.7 minutes per game. He averaged 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.5 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game. He also had 2.9 turnovers and 2.1 fouls. He shot 46.9% from the field, 37.3% from the three-point range, and 75.2% from the free throw line. Since the start of this season, Grimes has averaged 31.8 minutes per game in the first 6 games, averaging 18.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. He also has 3 turnovers and 2.8 fouls. He has shot 45.2% from the field, 45.2% from the three-point range, and 77.4% from the free throw line.

Grimes' overall performance this season is actually quite good. Although his playing time has been slightly reduced compared to last season after joining the team, and his ball rights and tactical status have also dropped a bit, his performance can still be maintained at a very high level. His scoring ability is still excellent. His passing and organization have been further improved, and his contribution on the defensive end is still outstanding. The 76ers' ability to perform like this after the start of the season is closely related to Grimes' outstanding performance. This summer, Grimes, who became a restricted free agent, was unable to get a satisfactory contract from the 76ers, so he finally signed a qualifying offer from the team. However, judging from the current situation, Grimes' performance definitely far exceeded everyone's expectations, and he also demonstrated a full range of personal abilities. There is no way for such a player to get a contract. It can only be said to be a loss for the 76ers. We can understand that the 76ers want to lower the price, but they may lose Grimes for nothing next summer. They could have kept him at a reasonable price.