NBA: What Every Team Should Be Thankful For In 2016-17

Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (middle) during the national anthem before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 9, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward
Nov 9, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks power forward

New York Knicks

Their Unicorn

Derrick Rose was wrong when he called the New York Knicks a Super Team. In fairness, they’re getting better as the season goes on. But that’s not because of their acquisition of Rose or Joakim Noah. Or Brandon Jennings.

The biggest part of their recent success is because of their unicorn, Kristaps Porzingis. He’s everything you want in a centerpiece – he can score, rebound and can block shots. He’s still growing into a complete player, but he has all the tools to be a really good player in the NBA.

The Knicks will go as far as Porzingis will take them.