Willy Hernangomez had an impressive rookie season and showed the potential to become a young, yet balanced center.
With the mold of New York’s future slowly forming, he’ll have to show improvement in his second year if he wants to solidify his place in the team’s framework.
Originally drafted with the 35th overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, his rights were traded to the Knicks on draft night. Prior to the start of the 2016-17 season, he signed with New York.