Kristaps Porzingis will be the last person to make excuses for a month that nearly devolved into a learning experience. As the New York Knicks star looks to work through a tough stretch, however, he’s inevitably expressing frustration with one of the contributing factors to his inconsistency.
As smaller defenders—and they’re all smaller defenders—begin to hit his elbow while defending his jump shot, head coach Jeff Hornacek has provided his star with answers.
For those who missed it, Porzingis told reporters that defenders are hitting him on his elbow, which is inevitably altering his shooting form.