Whether or not you believe that he can develop into a star-caliber player, there’s no denying how smooth Kristaps Porzingis is with a rush of reporters in his face. He says the right things and, without getting too psychological, appears to genuinely mean them.
True to form, Porzingis took his first NBA start—albeit in the preseason—as a sign that he needs to work harder, not that he’s made it to where he wants to be.
#Knicks' rookie Kristaps Porzingis on starting: "It’s not set in stone yet. I’ve still got to prove that I can play and be a starter.