New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau gives his thoughts on Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes and what he has done on the floor.

Grimes' answer makes perfect sense, especially when one remembers that he played for head coach Kelvin Sampson on the always gritty Houston Cougars. The program's emphasis on defensive tenacity prepared him for Thibodeau, and in turn, the Knicks HC has made it easier for Grimes to transition to other NBA squads.

The hottest guard to take the floor Tuesday at Madison Square Garden was Quentin Grimes, the former Knick whose stats have been on steroids since shortly after joining the tanking Philadelphia 76ers in February.