With criticism mounting about Kristaps Porzingis’ long-term durability, Jeff Hornacek quickly came to the 7-foot-3 Latvian’s defense on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Monday’s was the 26 best-looking points Porzingis has scored in a while, and it came at a perfect time. Even before the Nets game, Hornacek put in a Porzingis plug to eradicate claims his pattern is one of wearing down in winter because of his slender frame.
“Look at Anthony Davis, his body from Year 1 to Year 4 or 5,” Hornacek said. “Bigger guys might take a year or two longer with the weights.