It is fitting Kristaps Porzingis’ offensive growth entering his second NBA season is being unveiled at West Point’s Christl Arena, next door to Michie Stadium.
On these hallowed grounds in the 1940s dawned the most prominent sports nickname of its time: “Mr. Inside/Mr. Outside” — an ode to Army’s legendary running backs “Doc” Blanchard and Glenn Davis.
That’s not a bad moniker for the Knicks’ 7-foot-3 Lativan all by himself. Porzingis is ringing up 3-pointers during scrimmages and looking stronger in the post. Evidence was the blood on his jersey after getting banged in the nose from interior play.