It’s magic!
Knicks president Phil Jackson broke his silence on rookie Kristaps Porzingis and cited the hard-working qualities and “magical element’’ to Porzingis’ game that has enabled him to get off to a blistering start.
Jackson got heat for taking Porzingis with the No. 4 pick in the draft, but the 7-foot-3 Latvian has made the Zen Master look like a genius. Jackson was appearing with his former Lakers player Rick Fox on Sirius XM radio Wednesday to discuss Kobe Bryant’s retirement. Jackson had not spoken publicly since three days before training camp.
“There’s a magical element to this young man that’s caught the admiration of the fan base and around the country who follow the Knicks,’’ Jackson said.