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Jericho Sims Opens Up About Role With Knicks

New York Knicks center Jericho Sims plays an underrated role for the team.

Jeremy Brener

Nov 18, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) reacts after a dunk by center Jericho Sims (20) against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Nov 18, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) reacts after a dunk by center Jericho Sims (20) against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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New York Knicks center Jericho Sims is in his fourth season with the team, and he has evolved from developmental project to fringe rotation piece.

It's the final year of his deal, so Sims has a little more to prove this season so that he can earn a contract beyond 2025.

Sims spoke about how his role has changed over the years and what is expected of him this season.

“Growing up, I’ve done different things," Sims said h/t Posting and Toasting. "I’m a pro basketball player and I think that’s what people tend to forget. Guys can do certain things that maybe they aren’t exposed to as much throughout the game because that’s not their role at the time. So that’s all it is. Obviously, our offense is already really good, so me coming in—my mentality is just to work as hard as I can and check off all the boxes and knock down my assignments and whatnot. Whether that’s defensively or getting guys open—I like to set hard screens for [Brunson] when he’s in the game.”

If Sims can figure out a way to carve out a role for the team when Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson return, he could be with the Knicks beyond the season. For now, he's a placeholder until those guys come back, and Achiuwa is inching close to his return, but Sims can still add value and he hopes to prove his worth to the team.

Sims and the Knicks are back in action tomorrow as they take on the Orlando Magic in the team's final Emirates NBA Cup game before the knockout round. Tipoff for the game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden. The game can be watched on TNT.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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