The modern big man doesn't necessarily learn post moves at a young age. They may not even have them by the time they get to the NBA. The sport has evolved to value more versatility and perimeter-oriented skills.

New York Knicks second-year power forward Kristaps Porzingis is a perfect example. At 7-foot-3, he can protect the rim on one end of the floor, but does his best work near the arc on the other.

He's looking to change that:

“Everybody wants to see me play better in the post, that’s one thing that’s going to help us in the triangle so I’m adding moves to my post game,” he said in an interview with Anthony Donahue on The Stashed’s “33rd and 7th” podcast.

“I’m really working on staying low [on drives]. I’m working on my strength, especially my legs. That’s going to help me defensively as well.”

Porzingis averaged 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds last year as a rookie for the Knicks. He attempted 3.4 threes per game, making 33.3 percent of them.

Porzingis has been compared to Dirk Nowitzki, and rightfully so. Even Dirk endorsed the comparison. But Kristaps knows if he's going to get on that level, he's going to have to develop a back-to-the-basket game.

It will just be a matter of putting in the time for Porzingis. He's already extremely skilled and has the length to shoot over just about anyone. Increased stength will help, but beyond that, it's all going to come down to dedication.