The Knicks’ players and coaches had to answer a few more questions than usual Friday in the wake of the stunning Kristaps Porzingis trade, and most of them handled the task diplomatically. Head coach David Fizdale reiterated that Kristaps was always professional in his rehab and his behavior toward the team, and expressed regret that he never got to coach the Latvian big man on the court. Likewise, Mario Hezonja responded that he was sad he’d never get the chance to play alongside Porzingis.
And then there was Enes Kanter.