Kristaps Porzingis
The New York Knicks have wisely invested in Kristaps Porzingis as the future face of the franchise. He’s been nothing short of sensational in 2016-17 and was a unanimous selection to the All-Rookie First Team in 2015-16.
Against the Charlotte Hornets, Porzingis continued to build towards a second season that would put him in rare territory.
Porzingis had another outstanding performance with 25 points, six rebounds, and two blocks in 37 minutes. Porzingis shot 7-of-16 from the field, went 2-of-5 from the field, and shot 9-of-11 from the free throw line.
It was Porzingis’ ninth 20-point game in 16 games in 2016-17—a sensational improvement after he had 14 in 72 games in 2015-16.
Porzingis has scored at least 25 points in five different games this season. He’s been confident in his jump shot and has displayed increased confidence in his ability to attack the rack and play through contact.
Porzingis is the future and the present for a Knicks team that’s still in a great position to make a run at the 2017 NBA Playoffs.