New York Knicks: 5 Statistics to Help You Remain Optimistic

Feb 20, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) celebrates with center Robin Lopez (8) during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Knicks defeated the Timberwolves 103-95. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 28, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) shoots between Miami Heat power forward Amar /

3. Kristaps Porzingis’ 3-Point Barrage

When Kristaps Porzingis was selected at No. 4 overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, not many knew what to expect. If only one thing was certain, it was that Porzingis brought a unique skill set to the table as a 7’3″ power forward who could shoot with 3-point range.

Having not even completed his rookie season, Porzingis is already making history.

Through 63 games, the 20-year-old rookie has converted 69 3-point field goals. That may not seem like the greatest statistic, but it’s one that accurately illustrates how Porzingis is already a player unlike any we’ve seen in NBA history—and no, that’s not hyperbole.

According to Basketball-Reference.com, Porzingis’ 69 3-point field goals are the most any player 7’3″ or taller has ever converted.

Porzingis isn’t narrowly in the lead; he’s made 20 more 3-point field goals than any other player his height or taller. The legendary Arvydas Sabonis is the closest comparison, and his career-best was 49 in 1996-97.

Porzingis set an NBA record as a rookie, and is already being mentioned in the same breath as Sabonis. Get excited.

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