Like most NBA fans, you struggled to find the energy to care about the Knicks’ battle with the Nets on Friday. Both teams are below .500, both teams have double-digit losses and both teams have two titles between them.

And by between them, we mean the Knicks were the only ones decent enough to win two titles in the early 70s.

Kristaps Porzingis Wants Phil Jackson To Replace Derek Fisher

Fortunately, ESPN knows how to drive ratings.

The legend of Kristaps Porzingis continues to grow and the hip-hop community is embracing him with open arms.

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Even Jadakiss is taking notice.

“I think Porzingis is shocking the world with his ability,” the rapper said on ESPN’s First Take in November. “His outside shot, the putbacks -- he has some of the best putbacks so far in the NBA season.”

He also had some of the best cornrows.

From DJ Khaled to Jadakiss, the hip-hop community is living out the one facet of life that always rings true.

Game recognize game.

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