They are similar in some regards, vastly different in others. And they are at the core of one of the most intriguing rookie confrontations in recent memory.
Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns reigns at center while the Knicks’ Kristaps Porzingis has captivated the city at power forward. But something as mundane as position isn’t going to stop New York from demanding comparisons for their first regular-season meeting Wednesday at the Garden.
“There’s no comparison. Two different players, two different style of players.