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New York Knicks: Players To Target For Your Fantasy Basketball Team

By Sunder Bedi

Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) run on the court in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2015; New York, NY; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) and forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) run on the court in the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 108-91. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) shoots the ball over Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (3) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) shoots the ball over Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (3) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. The Rockets won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Kristaps Porzingis

Rostering stretch fours can be beneficial to any fantasy owner. They’re able to able to shoot the three ball while also being able to grab rebounds.

This is what makes players such as Kevin Love and Ryan Anderson heavily targeted in fantasy basketball. Kristaps Porzingis is considered one of the league’s top stretch fours and will be targeted in every fantasy basketball league.

Porzingis is coming off an impressive rookie season. He averaged 14.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks. In terms of fantasy basketball, Porzingis is a quality source of points, rebounds, blocks, 3-point field goals made, and steals.

Many believe Porzingis is prepared to have a breakout season following his strong rookie campaign.

I took a gamble on Porzingis last season on my fantasy team as a late-round flier in my draft. He did wonders for me as he played a huge part in my team’s success as my team was able to make the playoffs in a 10-team league.

He’s projected to average about 16 points, seven rebounds, two blocks and a three pointer made per game. Porzingis should be drafted in any league capacity