Kristaps Porzingis is the new toast of New York, but on Wednesday night he showed he isn’t quite ready to lead the Knicks. Late in the fourth quarter, with the Knicks down by four with 55.8 seconds left on the clock, it was up to Porzingis to stop LeBron James, who was careening toward the basket.
Porzingis, 7’3, is the Knicks’ leader in blocks (2.0 per game), but on this occasion he cowered. LeBron slammed it home while Porzingis literally ducked out of the way. If he was trying to avoid going viral, he sort of succeeded. But that’s not how No. 4 overall picks with Porzingis’ talent should be handling a direct challenge to their manhood.
Kristaps Porzingis' Dominance May Actually Hurt The Knicks In The Short Term
Porzingis did put up 23 points, 13 rebounds and four assists without Carmelo Anthony in the lineup, but that right there has to be omitted from his game.
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