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New York Knicks: Five Reasons Kristaps Porzingis Shouldn’t Be Traded

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 5, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during warmups before a game against the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) during warmups before a game against the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 21, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives against Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives against Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

5. He’s Already Making History

There’s no hyperbole infused in the statement that Kristaps Porzingis has been historically productive for the New York Knicks. Between his rookie and sophomore seasons, Porzingis posted numbers that etched his name into NBA and franchise history.

Impatient Knicks fans may want to see more from Porzingis, but at 21 years of age, he’s already one of the most versatile players to ever don the orange and blue.

In 2015-16, 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. It was an early indication of just how well-rounded a prospect he is.

In 2016-17, he became the first player in Knicks history to record at least 100 blocks and 100 3-point field goals made in a single season.

Furthermore, Porzingis became the fifth player in franchise history to record at least 100 blocks in multiple seasons. It’s yet another sign of how much potential Porzingis has, as well as how far he’s already come in two short seasons.

Giving up on Porzingis now would mean trading a player who has needed just two seasons in order to become one of the most productive players in Knicks history.

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