The New York Knicks took a leap of faith on the night of the 2015 NBA Draft. With fans clamoring for an American star and then franchise player Carmelo Anthony entertaining Justise Winslow, former team president Phil Jackson shockingly selected Kristaps Porzingis at No. 4 overall.
Three calendar years later, the Knicks are being praised by even the most bitter and spiteful of fans for the Porzingis selection.
In year three of his NBA career, Porzingis is earning the hype of a potential All-NBA honoree. He’s averaging 24.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 1.