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" I know if I play hard and show that I want to be a Knick, I know the fans will accept me. "
Kristaps Porzingis
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" My older brothers, they know how to keep my head straight and be thinking about what I need to do on the court. Now I have that in me, that mentality, that I want to get better and better every game. Thanks to them, they showed me the way. "
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