After Saturday’s 2 ¹/u2082-hour practice, Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis could be seen huddling with tam president Phil Jackson. Jackson has yet to comment publicly about Porzingis’ blistering start, but it is evident he realizes drafting the 7-foot-3 Latvian at No. 4 amid a strong backlash will become his Knicks legacy.
“He lets Coach [Derek] Fisher do all the work, but then he comes up to guys and tells little details about the offense, something maybe that all the other coaches didn’t see,’’ Porzingis said after practice in advance of the Knicks hosting Houston on Sunday. “Phil’s always there and he sees other things, and he’s very helpful for me.