Following the departures of Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony, the atmosphere around the New York Knicks has changed. The franchise is now completely centered upon Kristaps Porzingis. 

"I would say it’s a different vibe, a new vibe," said Porzingis. "A lot of new minds in new positions and a lot of new guys, players that want to play their best basketball that want to compete. … That’s what’s most important. We’re going out there and we’re playing hard, especially on the defensive end."

Porzingis was also asked how playing without Anthony is different.

"It’s obviously different, you know. He was the main guy and he was the leader of the team. It’s much different. For me, obviously wanted him to stay around and to keep learning from him, but I’m happy for him that he took on a new challenge to go to OKC and I’ve been staying in contact with him and he’s saying he’s happy. It’s a different environment there, and for him I think it’s a good step in his career."

Porzingis was also asked what it's been like being the face of the Knicks.

"I’m just enjoying things right now, but my life is about basketball. I think about basketball pretty much all the time. Everything else doesn’t matter that much. I’m just looking to recover, so I can be fresh for the next one. That’s the only thing I think about. For me, I enjoy playing in this city, it’s the best city in the world. To me, it’s the best city in the world."