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Porzingis’ season-ending injury crushes fellow NBAers

Knicks fans weren’t the only ones crushed by the news Kristaps Porzingis will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

Numerous NBA players shared their shock, anger and sadness Tuesday night, after learning that one of the sport’s youngest and fastest-rising stars would be sidelined for a significant period of time.

Porzingis, 22, was scheduled to make his first All-Star appearance this month, on Team LeBron.

“Was hoping for the best news when I saw the play after the game,” LeBron James tweeted. “Best wishes and have a speedy healthy recovery @kporzee.