Kristaps Porzingis of the New York Knicks is seen during an NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. (NY Post Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)
There’s a lot of intrigue and anticipation surrounding New York Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis whom they chose with the No. 4 pick in the 2015 draft. The Latvian big man scored 12 points in 18 minutes in his summer league debut. Lakers legend, now a team broadcaster, James Worthy had some pretty high praise for the 19 year old.
“He’s a freak of nature. He’s a combination of Dirk Nowitzki and Kevin Durant. It’s a good pick for the Knicks.’’
Porzingis blocked two shots, stood his ground and drew fouls, getting to the line for seven free throws, making six. He’s been compared to Nowitzki and Pau Gasol before, but not so much Durant.
On Monday, that combo player played against the Lakers and finished with 9 points and 5 fouls in 18 minutes.
It’ll obviously take some time for him to develop in the league but so far the Knicks gamble looks like it could have a big upside.
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Source: NY Post
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