An Expert’s Guide to Keeping Knicks Prized Rookie Kristaps Porzingis Healthy

February 21st, 2016 by Jared Dubin Leave a reply »

If his rookie season is any indication, the New York Knicks have a future star on their hands in Kristaps Porzingis...if he stays healthy.

That's always the "big if" with young players, but especially so with players of Porzingis' size. At 7'3", Porzingis is one of the tallest bigs in the league. But research has shown big men miss more games throughout their careers than guards and wings.

The franchise hasn't pinned this much hope on a single player in 30 years, when Patrick Ewing inspired dreams of Larry O'Brien Trophies. That translates to pressure on the training staff to keep him healthy.

Led by head trainer Roger Hinds and Dr. Lisa Callahan, the Knicks' coaches and training staff must balance that real desire to play Porzingis every game with the franchise's long-term outlook. (Note: The Knicks declined to make their training and medical staff available for this story, citing team policy.)


The Knicks don't have the greatest track record for keeping talent healthy and on the floor. From 2005 to the start of this season, no NBA team had more salary lost ...

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