The season wasn’t so Precious for Mr. Achiuwa.

Even as he spent much of the campaign as the Knicks’ top frontcourt reserve, the power forward’s playing time was sporadic, then nonexistent in the playoffs.

It was a symptom of Tom Thibodeau never really trusting Achiuwa, an issue that went back to the 2023-24 season and <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/05/sports/knicks-precious-achiuwa-could-be-coveted-trade-deadline-piece/">carried over through a clunky reunion</a> because cap restrictions compelled a re-signing for this past season.

Speaking to The Post last month, Achiuwa called it a learning experience while alluding to a midseason revelation.

Even as he spent much of the campaign as the Knicks’ top frontcourt reserve, the power forward’s playing time was sporadic.{ai:summary}<p>Mr. Achiuwa struggled during the season, often serving as the Knicks' top frontcourt reserve but facing sporadic playing time and no minutes in the playoffs. Coach Tom Thibodeau's lack of trust in Achiuwa, stemming from previous seasons, impacted his role on the team.</p><p>Despite these challenges, Achiuwa referred to the experience as a learning opportunity, hinting at personal growth during the season. #sports</p>

Precious Achiuwa hints at ‘different’ Knicks experience as free-agency decisions loom

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