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New York Knicks: Who Stepped Up Against The Charlotte Hornets?

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) brings the ball down court during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) brings the ball down court during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) looks to pass the ball during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks center Willy Hernangomez (14) looks to pass the ball during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /

Willy Hernangomez

The New York Knicks have found a gem of a second-round draft pick in rookie center Willy Hernangomez. During his brief appearances in 2016-17, he’s been an absolute force to be reckoned with.

Hernangomez entered this game on a hot streak and continued to perform well when his number was called.

Hernangomez finished with eight points, eight rebounds, three offensive boards, one assist, and a block in 17 minutes. He shot 4-of-5 from the field, and while he wasn’t perfect, he undoubtedly impressed against Charlotte.

It was the third time in four games that Hernangomez pulled down at least eight rebounds, which is quite impressive when one considers that he played 20 minutes or less in two of those games.

Hernangomez is now averaging 5.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.5 offensive rebounds in 13.8 minutes per game. Those numbers translate to 14.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 3.9 offensive boards per 36 minutes.

Hernangomez still has issues that he must address, including his consistently high turnover numbers, but once he adjusts to the NBA pace, he should be a starting-caliber player.

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