Despite having not won a championship since 1973, the New York Knicks face as high of expectations as any organization in professional sports. Perhaps it’s the because they play in New York. It may just be the nature of calling Madison Square Garden home.
Regardless of why it’s that way, that’s how it is.
Thus, when the Knicks selected the enigmatic Kristaps Porzingis with the No. 4 overall selection in the 2015 NBA Draft, many were rubbed the wrong way. He’s not a slam-dunk prospect who can come in and contribute immediately.
Ask Bill Bradley how personnel development is received in New York City.