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Knicks sensational big man Kristaps Porzingis received a bit of vindication in this year’s NBA Draft. The infamous crying kid is back at it again at this year’s NBA Draft, but this time it’s not to display his dissatisfaction with the Knicks first round selection. If you recall, the kid named Jordan balled his eyes […]

Initially, when the New York Knicks selected Kristaps Porzingis with the fourth overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft, there were more eyebrows raised than comments of praise for the bold choice. Fans booed mercilessly, and questions of Phil Jackson‘s decision-making in the Big Apple began heating up. Then, all of the doubters were silenced […]

What do the New York Knicks and Ghostbusters have in common? The last time they both saw the spotlight was 15-plus years ago. 1999 was the last time the Knicks played in the NBA Finals while 10 years prior, in 1989, the most recent Ghosbusters movie (Ghostbusters II) was released in theaters to audiences world wide. Well […]

The last time the New York Knicks and their fans celebrated a championship was 1973, well before rookie sensation Kristaps Porzingis was born. Those iconic teams from over 40 years ago are still celebrated today, but Porzingis wants to turn the page in the franchise’s history. From Nikos Varlas of Euro Hoops: “My number one […]

Kristaps Porzingis was in Athens, Greece with both Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Giannis Antetokounmpo the other day playing some streetball. They had a great time dancing while playing a nice, friendly game. #Antetokounbros_athens @Giannis_An34, @Thanasis_ante43, @kporzee and friends play basketball & dance the same time! pic.twitter.com/SP7QY1abdW — Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) May 29, 2016 It’s unfortunate that we […]

Before coming into the NBA, Kristaps Porzingis was a star back in Europe and made a name for himself with his former team Sevilla in Spain. On Sunday, Porzingis went back to watch his old team play and recieved a huge standing ovation from the fans. Porzingis played with Sevilla for five seasons and joined […]

If Latvia’s national basketball team makes the Olympic Games in Rio, it will be without New York Knicks rookie, Kristaps Porzingis. RELATED:  Knicks fans make epic ‘PorzinGod’ film for Kristaps As expected Kristaps Porzingis won't play for Latvia in July's Olympic qualifier. Announced it at presser in native country today — Marc Berman (@NYPost_Berman) May 2, […]

We all remember the boos that came forth when the New York Knicks chose a young big man from Latvia with their 1st round draft pick. That man, of course, was Kristaps Porzingis, who’s strong play and hustle have quickly made him a fan favorite in New York. Nicknamed ‘PorzinGod’ for being dubbed the Knicks franchise […]

Luke Walton may be reuniting with his former coach this summer in New York. The current Golden State Warriors assistant coach and former Los Angeles Lakers player is apparently a coaching target of Phil Jackson, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. The New York Knicks president has been given permission by the […]

The 2015 NBA draft board had a massive pool of talent this 2015-2016 season. One player that has been able to adjust well to the league is Kristaps Porziņģis. Kobe Bryant has even expressed his impressions for the young power forward and center. Kobe Bryant was asked about Phil Jackson (on @ESPNLosAngeles) first says: "First […]

Someone needs to tell Knicks teammates Kristaps Porzingis and Jerian Grant not to quit their day-job. Not that they would. They have pretty awesome jobs. Porzingis and Grant helped Robin Lopez celebrate his birthday by bringing him a cake and “singing” their interpretation of  “Happy Birthday.” Unfortunately, the best gift the rookies could have brought […]

After a less than spectacular start to the season for the New York Knicks, head coach Derek Fisher was let go by the franchise. There was discussion from both sides of the equation about whether or not the firing was deserved, but it sure seemed like a quick pull of the trigger. Apparently, some of […]