The newest, shiniest of Knickerbockers, Jerian Grant and Kristaps Porzingis, were unveiled to the media on Friday morning as Phil Jackson and Derek Fisher (and Steve Mills!) sounded off on the team's future plans to incorporate the rookies into a strong veteran core.
Porzingis got the thumbs-up from Phil's top scout, Clarence Gaines -- the same guy who suggested New York sign Langston Gallloway:
Phil: Top scout Clarence Gaines suggested to him that Porzingis presents a "once in a lifetime" opportunity in terms of how talented he is
— Chris Herring (@HerringWSJ) June 26, 2015
Phil says he spoke to Pau Gasol, who told him he weighed ~220 when he was drafted.