So, I got really curious about Quentin Grimes' wingspan. Like, how much of an advantage does it actually give him on the court? I'm a huge Knicks fan, and I've been watching him closely. It seems like he can guard guys way bigger than him, so I decided to dig in.
First, I just did a basic search. You know, typed "Quentin Grimes wingspan" into the search bar and hoped for the best. I found some numbers pretty quickly, but I wasn't sure how reliable they were. Some sites had slightly different measurements. It’s kinda annoying, right?
My "Deep Dive" (aka More Searching)
Next, I started looking at some draft profiles and scouting reports. I figured those would be more in-depth, maybe even have some explanations about how his wingspan helps him. Found a few of those, and they all seemed to agree on one thing: it's a big plus for him, especially on defense.
I felt I was on the right direction, So, I looked up his height.
- Height: 6'5"
Then, I found out the average wingspan for his height. Generally, the average player's wingspan is roughly equal to their height, sometimes an inch or two longer or shorter. So, for Grimes, we'd expect something around 6'5" to 6'7".
- Average Wingspan (for his height): ~6'5" - 6'7"
I finally found it!
- Quentin Grimes Wingspan: 6'8"
Boom! Ok, so, 6'8". That's definitely longer than his height, I can see it. It's not, like, crazy long, but it's enough to make a difference. It probably lets him contest shots that other guards at his height couldn't. And it definitely helps him with steals and deflections.
I even watched some game highlights, specifically focusing on his defense. I wanted to see the wingspan in action. It's kind of hard to isolate just based on watching, but I did notice a few plays where he got his hand on a ball that I thought he wouldn't reach.
Finally, I put the number in a text. I think that solidifies things. He's got a legit wingspan.
My conclusion? It's a real asset. Not the biggest in the league, but definitely above average for his size, and it clearly helps him on the court, especially on the defensive end. I'm even more hyped to watch him play now, knowing this little extra detail. Go Knicks!
