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New York Knicks: 5 players for Kristaps Porzingis to study

By Maxwell Ogden

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 27: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks enters the arena before a game against the Detroit Pistons on March 27, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 27: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks enters the arena before a game against the Detroit Pistons on March 27, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 27: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks enters the arena before a game against the Detroit Pistons on March 27, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 27: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks enters the arena before a game against the Detroit Pistons on March 27, 2017 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

The New York Knicks are trusting Kristaps Porzingis to become the next face of the franchise. Which players should he study in order to justify the hype?

Over the course of the past two seasons, Kristaps Porzingis has become a beacon of hope for a fanbase that’s been fighting to escape the clutches of despair. The New York Knicks have been unable to reach the NBA Playoffs, but Porzingis continues to instill a rare sense of optimism.

As Porzingis prepares to embrace his role as the franchise player, history could be a friend that enables his growth and development.

One of the most appealing aspects of Porzingis’ profile is that he’s a student of the game. He not only respects those who played before him, but makes a concerted effort to learn from both their achievements and their mistakes.

In preparation for his most important season yet, Porzingis should continue to study the players who came before him—and we may be able to help.

There are countless players who have something to offer Porzingis, but the smartest type of development is gradual. Thus, the following list is comprised of the players who could best facilitate the rising star’s current development.

The question is: Which five players should New York Knicks rising star Kristaps Porzingis be studying in the pursuit of true greatness?

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