BROOKLYN, N.Y. – One former NBA player believes New York Knicks fans will regret booing his ex-teammate, Kristaps Porzingis.
Derrick Byars saw superstar potential in the 19-year-old when they were teammates last season for Spain Cajasol Sevilla. But it was obvious that Knicks fans were more interested in a prospect who can help now than one with potential when they strongly booed Porzingis after he was selected fourth overall in Thursday's NBA draft. Byars believes Porzingis will get the last laugh.
"Hearing the boos made me feel like they have no idea that they're getting a hell of a player," said Byars, who used to play for the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs.