The New York Knicks may have a new player in line for more minutes in their rotation this season.
Knicks’ Ariel Hukporti put on a defensive clinic vs. Raptors
Knicks rookie center Ariel Hukporti did exactly what a first-year player needs to do to make a great impression on their head coach against the Toronto Raptors. On Tuesday night, Hukporti played outstanding defense in New York’s 121-115 win over Toronto.
As Knicks Muse shared on X per NBA Stats, the 22-year-old contained Raptors star Scottie Barnes to 1-9 shooting from the field, 0-2 shooting from three, and forced him to commit one turnover and no assists when he guarded him.