New York Knicks: 5 goals for Kristaps Porzingis in 2017-18

The New York Knicks continue to maneuver through a full roster rebuild around their own rising star in Kristaps Porzingis. Here are five goals for him to achieve and find his way to success during the 2017-18 regular season.

Fortunately, the New York Knicks (now there is a statement you don’t normally start with) find themselves at least a few steps toward a full vision of what their rebuilt team will look like in a couple of seasons. While Carmelo Anthony has yet to find his final destination, all signs point to a full rebuild focused around Kristaps Porzingis.

With Phil Jackson‘s departure from the New York Knicks shortly after the draft this summer, it turns out they still ended up with the triangle-esque point guard they were looking for in Frank Ntilikina. It turns out to not be all that bad, even if the Knicks are no longer running the triangle, since Ntilikina also has high upside on the defensive end.

Tim Hardaway Jr. is making his return to the Knicks since beginning his career there, completing what the Knicks were focusing on rebuilding with: youth.

Kristaps Porzingis is expected to be the leader of this hopeful and dynamic set of players. However the lines can be blurred for as long as Carmelo Anthony’s role remains uncertain in New York, cutting in on time for Porzingis to have the ball in his hands more often.

Amid all the drama, Porzingis will look to revitalize an often disappointed and let-down New York Knicks fanbase. Here are five goals ensuring Kristaps Porzingis’ success for the 2017-18 regular season.