The selection of Willy Hernangomez at the 2015 NBA Draft has been the most overlooked move made by the Phil Jackson regime. A European sensation with little traction on the mainstream NBA scene, Hernangomez wasn’t exactly a marquee acquisition.
The fact that the New York Knicks landed Hernangomez in the second round created even less hype.
True as that may be, Hernangomez is one of the better acquisitions of the Jackson era. He may never pan out, but his upside is tremendous as a young and hungry center who can provide a consistently positive impact in the half court.