Porzingis Was the Right Pick | New York Knicks News

When the Knicks drafted Kristaps Porzingis fourth in 2015, fans were furious—Jahlil Okafor was the consensus pick before him. But Phil Jackson trusted his instincts, and now Derek Fisher stands by that call, arguing Porzingis has been just as impactful—if not more—than Towns, Russell, or Okafor. Despite early skepticism and injury woes, Porzingis became an All-Star with elite stats, proving the front office saw something special no one else did. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5fe78812e52bf372