Two seasons ago, the New York Knicks finished with the worst record in franchise history. That historic losing season came with a benefit. In 2015, the team selected Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth overall draft pick.
Even though there were mixed reactions to Porzingis leading up to the draft, the Knicks took a risk by drafting him so high in the first round. So far, that risk is paying off.
New York saw its win total increase after its 17-win season. Its 2015 first-round pick had a strong rookie season, which saw him finish second in the Rookie of the Year voting and eighth in the league in blocks per game.