Quentin Grimes arrived in Philadelphia at the 2025 trade deadline to very little fanfare. Then, in a matter of weeks, he became one of the most productive and impactful guards in the East, albeit on a tanking Sixers roster with very little talent around him. The circumstances of Grimes' ascent may seem fluky, but let me assure you — this breakout was very, very real.
- Chris Kline
FanSided Staff Writer
The thing about Grimes is, all the stuff he showed in his brief foray as Philly's top gun is translatable to a more streamlined role. The point of attack defense has always been strong. The 3-point shooting, while not always the most consistent, has long been his weapon of choice. Grimes is a dynamic shooter, comfortable firing off of screens, deploying a step-back to create space, or just drilling standstill jumpers.
What has really defined his ascent, however, is the on-ball growth. We shouldn't count on Grimes to spend his entire career as a primary scorer and creator, but his burst and intent as a slasher is highly promising. He's a decisive player, unafraid to put his head down and look for finishing angles in traffic. He plays with a purpose, whether it's attacking a closeout, getting to a middy, or passing in the flow of the offense. He's a solid, all-around role player capable of scaling up in a time of need. Perhaps now he has found his forever home in Philadelphia after a few years of bouncing around the league.