The New York Knicks are keeping their final draft pick Ariel Hukporti, signing him to a two-way deal.
Hukporti, 22, is a native of Stralsund, Germany, but his family is from Togo, making him the first player of Togolese descent to be selected in the NBA Draft. Hukporti has been a professional basketball player since 2018 when he played for Riesen Ludwigsberg. He spent two years with the club before heading over to Lithuania to play with Nevėžis Kėdainiai.
Hukporti re-signed with Riesen Ludwigsberg just before the draft to get more action after the NBL Finals ended. Hukporti played alongside former NBA champions Matthew Dellavedova and Ian Clark as they lost the series in five games to the Tasmania JackJumpers. Hukporti's two-way contract will have him mostly with the Westchester Knicks in the G League, but he can play up to 50 games with New York. As a center, Hukporti represents a need, and he may be able to help in a pinch during his rookie year.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021.
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