Just 15 games into his career, New York Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis has already surpassed all reasonable rookie-year expectations.
Widely considered a project requiring a few years of development, Porzingis is already a positive force on the court. The 7'3", 20-year-old is averaging 13.7 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in just 26.9 minutes per game.
The Knicks have performed significantly better on both sides of the ball with Porzingis in the game than when he's been out. Per NBA.com, New York is scoring 4.7 points more per 100 possessions and allowing 6.