Jeremy Sochan acknowledged that his first games with the New York Knicks were a learning process as he worked to regain his fitness and adapt to a new system.
The 22-year-old forward has played in four games since joining the Manhattan club after agreeing to a buyout with the San Antonio Spurs, averaging one point and one rebound in 7.5 minutes per game. His limited production reflects both a reduced role and the adjustment period that often follows a mid-season transition.
“It’s a process. It’s my fourth match here,” Sochan said in an interview with the New York Post. “So we’ll figure it out. We’ll be good.”
New York suffered a 109-94 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Tuesday, falling to 36-21 while remaining third in the Eastern Conference standings. The loss highlighted offensive inconsistencies that have surfaced at times despite the team’s overall 7-3 record in its last ten games.
The Cavaliers seized control with a 23-11 third quarter, holding the Knicks to 3 of 24 shooting in the period. New York finished 35 of 86 from the field and 10 of 37 from three-point range, numbers that underscore the spacing and rhythm issues against the set half-court defense.
Sochan’s integration comes as the rotation already features established starters in Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. For a forward whose value is tied to versatility and defensive switching, understanding the timing and positioning within Tom Thibodeau’s schemes is critical.
“I think it’s just learning how everyone wants to play. The atmosphere of the team and all that stuff,” Sochan said. “And I think it’s pretty easy for me to learn the playbook. But now I’m getting to know everyone’s tendencies. What they like and don’t like. I’m just trying to figure out that part. That’s offense and defense, too.”
Chemistry often dictates efficiency. The Knicks’ starting backcourt combined to shoot 12-of-36 against Cleveland, and the team’s 27% shooting from deep came despite facing a defense that ranked near the bottom of the league in three-point percentage allowed.
For Sochan, whose minutes fluctuate, defensive assignments and transition options can provide the clearest path to impact. New York collected 44 rebounds on Tuesday, including 11 offensive boards, but converted those extra possessions inconsistently.
The Eastern Conference race remains tight, with the Knicks trailing the top-seeded Detroit Pistons by seven games.
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