There’s no doubt about it. The future of the New York Knicks rests squarely on the shoulders of Kristaps Porzingis. The fate of the franchise is in his hands—or better yet, in his knee. Ensuring a fully recuperated Porzingis returns should be the top priority for the organization.
The ACL injury that The Unicorn suffered sent the organization down a far different path than anyone expected. Rather than looking to take a step towards contention in 2018-19, the Knicks are forced to play the waiting game while their superstar rehabs.
Paul George suffered a devastating injury of his own in the summer of 2014.