After a drama-filled 2016-17 NBA season, the New York Knicks entered a new era in franchise history by trading Carmelo Anthony and making Kristaps Porzingis the team's new face. As Porzingis has shown his potential, his brother issued a warning with the new season underway.
Janis Porzingis, who is also his brother's agent, reportedly said money will not be their top priority. However, the Knicks forward says the excerpts were ‘taken out of context' according to Stefan Bondy of New York Daily News:
The translated excerpts were “taken out of context,” said Porzingis, who declined to elaborate further. Apparently the publication is released monthly and the excerpts were part of a much larger story.
“That’s my brother and my agent. Whatever comments he makes or whatever, it is what it is,” Porzingis said. “I don’t know how to put this right: I think we’ll get to that later. We’ll talk about that more later. Now before a game I don’t think is the right moment. At the end of the season — that would be right moment for those kind of things.”
Despite a 4-4 start to the new season, it will be interesting to see how the situation develops. While the Knicks have embraced a full rebuild around Porzingis, President Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry will need to make New York competitive.
After turning 22 years old in August, Porzingis has established himself as the team's first option. While the vocal aspect will continue to develop, Porzingis is leading by example as he is averaging 29.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks in eight appearances.
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