They absolutely destroyed the Clippers on both offense and defense! Is it really the wrong choice for the 76ers not to offer him a big contract?

In the previous NBA regular season, the Philadelphia 76ers, playing at home, completed a desperate counterattack in the final quarter and narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 110-108. After this game, the 76ers, who have won two of the last three games, have improved their record to 8-5, and their ranking has risen to sixth in the Western Conference; while the Clippers, who have suffered two consecutive losses, have dropped to 4-10, and continue to rank fourth from the bottom in the Western Conference.

In this game, the 76ers' substitute backcourt general Quentin Grimes performed quite well. Grimes played 35 minutes and 34 seconds, shooting 6 of 10 from the field, 3 of 6 from beyond the three-point line, and 4 of 5 free throws. He scored 19 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. He also had 2 fouls, with a plus-minus of +12. Grimes has shown comprehensive scoring ability on the offensive end. He has also scored a lot of points through various methods. He has good breakthrough ability, he also has reliable outside shooting ability, and he can also play a certain role in passing and supporting. Grimes' performance on the defensive end is even more outstanding. He has super personal defensive ability, and he also effectively restricted James Harden. The 76ers' eventual victory over their opponents was closely related to Grimes' outstanding performance.

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 31.2 minutes per game in the first 13 games, averaging 16.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game. He also has 2.9 turnovers and 2.5 fouls. He has shot 47.6% from the field, 40% from the three-point range, and 82.8% from the free throw line.

Grimes' performance this season is obvious to all. His offensive efficiency is excellent, his three-point shooting rate is stable, he can play a certain role in passing and organization, and he is also an excellent defender. Able to play a key role on both offense and defense, Grimes' role in the team has been underestimated. It's just that the 76ers' operations this summer were indeed a bit outrageous. They did not provide Grimes with a decent offer, which led to Grimes ultimately accepting the qualifying offer. This also means that the 76ers will most likely lose Grimes next summer. Losing such a versatile backcourt player with both offense and defense for nothing is also a huge loss for the 76ers.