The last time Kristaps Porzingis laced up his sneakers in Madison Square Garden, he represented the New York Knicks’ best hope for the future.
That was 2018. More than a season later, Porzingis made his first appearance at MSG as a member of the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.
Fans were not happy to see him.
Knicks fans lustily booed the Mavericks big man during pregame introductions.
They kept up the jeers every time he touched the ball early in the first quarter while saving a choice chant for a trip to the free-throw line.