By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
“He was staring me down. That was cold-blooded,” said Dirk Nowitzki to ESPN after the game of Dallas in New York about the made fade-away shot of Kristaps Porzingis that reminded the trademark style of the German star.
“He’s not only a 7-footer but he is like 7-4 out there with an 8-5 wingspan,” said Nowitzki who missed the game due to injury. “He’s got an incredible touch. He can move. He can dribble. He can put it on the floor more now. He is going to be a great player in this league for a long, long time.”
Nowitzki made those comments after watching Porzingis score 24 points and grab 11 rebounds in the Knicks’ win and Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek tried to arrange a workout with Nowitzki and Porzingis before the season, but it didn’t come together due to scheduling conflicts. The players hope to work out together in the coming offseason.
“I am a huge fan of his game. Obviously the sky is the limit for him,” Nowitzki said. “He’s got the deep ball. He’s got the in-between game. He is working on his post-ups. He is the real deal.”