New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis is one of the most tantalizing young players in the NBA. In which areas should he aim to improve in 2016-17?
The 2015 NBA Draft will live on as one of the most ironic events in New York Knicks history. As the basketball community ridiculed Phil Jackson for allegedly believing the YouTube hype, The Zen Master laughed in anticipation of what no one else saw coming.
One year later, the prospect whom many believed was the wrong selection has become the primary source of optimism in New York.
Kristaps Porzingis finished his rookie season with averages of 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.9 blocks, and 1.1 3-point field goals made in 28.4 minutes of action. That added up to Porzingis completing one of the greatest rookie seasons in franchise history.
Porzingis posted the highest averages in points, rebounds, and blocks by any Knicks rookie since Patrick Ewing in 1985-86.
Porzingis became the first rookie in NBA history to record at least 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 100 blocks, and 75 3-point field goals made. That statistical achievement was a testament to his unique versatility.
The question is, what areas of his game should Porzingis focus on improving leading up to the 2016-17 season?
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