GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Kristaps Porzingis is in a mini-slump. But Jeff Hornacek tried to put all concerns to rest by comparing the Knicks’ young star to one of the Yankees.
“Didn’t Aaron Judge kind of just go through this?” Hornacek said after practice Sunday. “So relax, people, relax, people. He’ll be all right, just like Aaron Judge.”
Despite some midseason struggles, Judge was the AL home run champ, unanimous Rookie of the Year and finished runner-up in MVP voting. He also led the Yankees to within one game of the World Series. If Porzingis can finish his season like Judge, the Knicks will take it.