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" Until that moment comes when the ball comes to me every time, I have to find a way to be effective with offensive rebounds, play hard defense, blocking shots. "

Kristaps Porzingis

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" I want to be a part of this organization, and I know the fans are a little harsh sometimes, but that's how it is here in New York, and I'm ready for it. "

" I think that's the type of game I'm better at - faster paced, just moving the ball more around. "

" New Yorkers aren't that friendly, but they're still pretty friendly, and they're hardworking, passionate people. "

" Before I got to the NBA, I always flew coach - it was the worst time of my life. I remember being 14 or 15, and it was such a struggle to fit into those seats. "

" When I'm playing in a close game, I'm out on the floor only trying to help the team win. "

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" If we're winning, that's all that matters to me. If we're winning, I'll be happy. And that can help me grow. "

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Help

Be Happy

" I just like boxing. "

Kristaps Porzingis

Boxing

Just

" I love the triangle. It's a great offense if you execute it well. "

" I really wanted to get drafted by the Knicks, and it was a dream come true. I wasn't even hearing the boos that night. I was just having a special moment with my family, hugging them. "

" I'm a good student. Just trying to learn as much as possible is how I picked up so many languages. "

" Some girls are intimidated by my height, obviously. But a lot of girls do like it, so that's cool. "

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Cool

" We're a basketball family. "

Kristaps Porzingis

Family

Basketball

" I'm never really happy with anything I do. "

" I believe whenever you're winning and doing the right thing, you're stats will be fine, and everything else will come in place. "

Kristaps Porzingis

Doing The Right Thing

Winning

Believe

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" One day, I'd like to get a quadruple double, points, assists, rebounds and blocks. "

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Blocks

Day

" I learned English from watching American movies and American series. And you'd watch the movie the first time and not understand anything. Then you'd watch it again, and you'd start understanding more and more, and that's how I learned English. "

" New York City is crazy; there are people everywhere. New York is the best city in the world, I think. You have everything there. "

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Early