Let’s take it back to the 2015 NBA Draft real quick. With the fourth pick, the New York Knicks selected Kristaps Porzingis. The crowd booed. KNICKSTAPE fans condemned Phil Jackson for the pick. Carmelo Anthony was pissed off.
Fast forward all these months later, the man’s nickname is GODZINGIS.
It’s safe to say Knicks fans have welcomed the Latvian player with open arms, but he had to show and prove as well. All those put-back dunks. His hustle on defense. The blocked shots. The three pointer stroke. He’s a rookie, but he’s been an impact player already and is in the running for Rookie of the Year at this stage of the season.
As you can see from the video below, fans love him now. And they say sorry for judging the book by it’s cover. No hard feelings, right Kristaps?
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