
Mindaugas Kuzminskas
Mindaugas Kuzminskas has been one of the most impressive players on the New York Knicks during the 2016 preseason. Though he’d yet to have a breakout performance through two appearances, Kuzminskas played consistently well.
It was against the Boston Celtics that the Knicks’ latest European sensation revealed just how good he could one day be.
.@MKuzminskas: "If I can help my team, if I can fight, I'm going to do this. Everything needs to be earned." #NYKvsBOS
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 16, 2016
Kuzminskas was a revelation in his 19 minutes of court time. He recorded 18 points, 10 rebounds, seven offensive boards, three assists, and a block on 7-of-16 shooting from the field, 3-of-7 shooting from distance, and a 1-of-1 mark from the charity stripe.
All things considered, it may have been the most intriguing individual performance by any Knicks player this preseason.
2nd half highlights! #NYKvsBOS pic.twitter.com/5ktDCprdFu
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 16, 2016
Kuzminskas spaced the floor, finished at the rim, and absolutely dominated the offensive glass. He proved comfortable handling the ball, dishing it off to his teammates, running the break, and operating in the half court.
For what it’s worth, Kuzminskas is averaging 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.3 3-point field goals in 12.3 minutes through three preseason games.
That’s 31.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 3.8 3-point field goals made per 36 minutes.