NBA: The 10 next potential generational players

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Kristaps Porzingis, F

New York Knicks

Age: 22

Although “The Unicorn” may not be the number one selection on this list, he is awfully close. Kristaps is the type of player teams want to revolve around as he can do anything on the court. He can shoot, pass, and rebound.

With Carmelo Anthony gone, the New York Knicks have handed Kristaps the keys to New York and he is going to run away with it.

Having Melo as a teammate for two seasons, Kristaps has averaged 16.1 points, 1.4 assists, and 7.4 total rebounds. EXPECT all these stat categories to sky rocket immediately as he is the main piece of New York now.

Kristaps can become the next “Generational Player” as he has a loyal fan base and is one of the best players to come from Latvia. If he can perform well and increase production season by season, the Unicorn can change the league drastically and be the one who paved the way for other Latvians.

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