Kristaps Porzingis may have hit a bit of a rookie wall over the second half of the long NBA season, but Knicks fans still have every reason to be ecstatic about his future as the centerpiece of the franchise.
A major cause for optimism regarding Kristaps’ development has been his surprisingly natural instincts on the defensive end. He still probably needs to add a bit more bulk, but he’s a fluid athlete and his length alone is enough to give opponents fits. On this play, watch as he glides over from the weak side and turns away New Orleans’ Alonzo Gee right at the cup (via @DefPenSports):
This is awesome. Zinger times it perfectly and meets Alonzo right at the peak of his leap. Maybe next time, ‘Zo.