For the first time in roughly four decades, the New York Knicks have a young player who represents a sustainable future. 30 years after selecting legendary center Patrick Ewing, the New York Knicks utilized the 2015 NBA Draft to acquire Kristaps Porzingis.
After two promising years in New York, the Knicks have reason to celebrate—and on August 2, the same can be said about Porzingis.
Porzingis has become a beacon of hope for an organization that has given fans few reasons to be optimistic. He’s widely regarded as a potential All-Star, and head coach Jeff Hornacek has gone as far as claiming that Porzingis can be the best player in the world.