There will be no Kristaps Porzingis for the Knicks, but Enes Kanter and his teammates certainly are looking forward to their showcase matinee on Christmas Day.
Kanter dressed up as an elf and handed out presents to his fellow players alongside team legend Bernard King for a television spot after practice Sunday. He evidently not only believes in Santa Claus, but that the flailing Knicks can use Tuesday’s marquee matchup against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks as a springboard to snap out of their December tailspin of nine losses in their past 10 games.
“I think it could be definitely like a start for us,” Kanter said.