Five years from now, fans may look back at the 2015 NBA Draft as the night that Phil Jackson saved the New York Knicks. There have been a number of questionable decisions along the way, but Jackson may have found his building blocks at that undervalued event.
With Kristaps Porzingis having already earned his place as one of the keys to the future, 2015 second-round draft pick Willy Hernangomez is beginning to make a legacy of his own.
Hernangomez has put together a strong rookie season for the Knicks in 2016-17. Despite enduring fluctuating minutes and an inconsistent role, he’s been a consummate professional and the ultimate team player.