NBA 2018-19: 10 Best Players In The Eastern Conference 

#4 Kristaps Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis

He's only 22 years old and could very well be the reincarnation of his childhood hero, Dirk Nowitzki. Their style of play is similar, but they are still two different players. Porzingis was able to silence all of the criticism with the flashes of potential he displayed during his rookie year. For the first couple of years in Madison Square Garden, he had to be the second option behind Carmelo Anthony.

After Carmelo was traded to OKC, fans were excited to see how Kristaps would perform as the starring centrepiece. He did not disappoint. After the first 6 games of the season, Porzingis drew up some MVP rumbles after averaging 29.3 points and 8.3 rebounds a game. Obviously, he began to cool down after that hot start, and finished the season prior to his injury averaging 22.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game.

These numbers for a 22-year-old are insane and fans will have to wait for Porzingis to return from his injury to see if he can grow into the potential superstar that leads the Knicks back into the playoffs.