If you watched the broadcast of the 2015 NBA Draft, you heard what New York Knicks fans think about Kristaps Porzingis. They showered him with boos, overwhelmed their own minds with anger and, in some cases, gave up on the organization.
Little did they know, Phil Jackson and Steve Mills got it right at the 2015 NBA Draft.
Porzingis may not be the dream pick amongst the fan base, but he’s a 7’1.5″—without shoes—big man whose size, length and skill is tough to compare. His shooting is on par with the best guards in this draft class and his fluid athleticism creates significant upside.