As the New York Knicks search for ways to improve, Willy Hernangomez has provided brief reasons for optimism. Desperate times have called for desperate measures, and with the Knicks’ backs against the walls, Hernangomez has stepped up.
In light of Hernangomez’s emergence as a high-quality contributor, head coach Jeff Hornacek is prepared to give the rookie more minutes with the second unit.
Hernangomez was selected at No. 35 overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. The selection was made as a part of a trade with the Knicks, as team president Phil Jackson orchestrated a move for the Spanish center.