The initial plan was expected, and the reaction was predictable.

On the first day of training camp, Tom Thibodeau said Evan Fournier — and not promising second-year player Quentin Grimes — likely would be his starter at shooting guard, prompting Knicks fans to immediately storm Twitter with their outrage.

This move by Thibodeau, if it stands, actually makes sense, and I’m a Grimes believer. (It should be noted that Grimes was spotted in a walking boot Wednesday due to left foot soreness and is day-to-day, though he did practice on Tuesday.)

Let’s break down the pros and cons of starting Fournier and bringing Grimes off the bench.