The New York Knicks selected a big man with the fourth pick in the 2015 NBA Draft in seven-foot-two Latvian Kristaps Porzingis, who played professionally in Spain. Porzingis shot 47 percent from the field with Baloncesto Sevilla last season.
Knicks this season
– Last in points in the paint
– Last in points in the paint differential #NBADraft— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 25, 2015
Kristaps Porzingis joins Danilo Gallinari, Nene & Frederic Weis as international players drafted by Knicks in 1st round. #NBADraft
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 26, 2015
I think Porzingis will be a star in New York. More elite GM's believe in his talent than any other player in this draft.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2015
As Jalen Rose said, the Knicks need “EVERYTHING.” Porzingis is the first piece in a team that desperately needs rebuilding. You have your front court, now go get your point New York.
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