Haliey Welch and Ariel Hukporti (Photos via Getty Images)
An NBA center has gone viral after inking a new deal due to a nickname he’s been given that should make Haliey Welch proud. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, rookie Ariel Hukporti has agreed to a standard two-year contract with the Knicks, which includes a team option.
The Knicks acquired Hukporti, who hails from Germany, from the Dallas Mavericks after they selected him as the No. 58 overall pick this year, signing him to a two-way contract. But it appears he’s shown them enough to earn himself a regular contract.
“The New York Knicks and two-way center Ariel Hukporti have agreed on a standard two-year NBA contract, sources tell ESPN,” Charania reported on Monday. “The new deal for Hukporti includes a team option in 2025-26 season. The 7-footer out of Germany has served as a viable big man in Knicks frontcourt.”
The New York Knicks and two-way center Ariel Hukporti have agreed on a standard two-year NBA contract, sources tell ESPN. The new deal for Hukporti includes a team option in 2025-26 season. The 7-footer out of Germany has served as a viable big man in Knicks frontcourt. pic.twitter.com/0EQGoqp4Zx
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 4, 2024
The news has prompted plenty of jokes, with fans already giving the German a nickname: “Huk Tuah.”
“HUK TO A 2 YEAR DEAL🔥,” a fan wrote in the comments.
Check out some more reactions below:
It only took a few minutes for Ariel Hukporti to get a nickname after he signed an NBA contract 😂 pic.twitter.com/fSIFgnPrYQ
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) November 4, 2024
Ariel Hukporti Already A Fan Favorite
Ariel Hukporti has played just 29 minutes this season, appearing in four games for the Knicks. He’s registered seven rebounds and four blocks so far.
Judging from the comments, the foreign center is already a fan favorite in NY, with many Knicks supporters celebrating the deal.
Hukporti was one of the players who impressed in preseason, averaging 4.0 points and 3.3 rebounds in 12.3 minutes on 63.6 percent shooting from the field.
VIDEO: Nick Bosa Could Be In Serious Hot Water After Crashing Brock Purdy’s Postgame Interview To Make A Shocking Political Statement On Live TV
Brock Purdy (Photo via NBC Sports)Nick Bosa may have landed himself in hot water with the NFL following his actions after the San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.
The Niners enjoyed a 30-24 win over Dallas in the ‘SNF’ fixture. Quarterback Brock Purdy had a stellar game, completing 18 of 26 passing attempts for 260 yards and a touchdown while showing some surprising athleticism as a scrambler.
Bosa also had an impressive outing as he made life pretty difficult for the Cowboys offensive line, also making three tackles, a sack, and two QB hits.
After the game, he popped up behind Purdy while the QB was being interviewed and pointed to his “Make America Great Again” hat before running toward the locker room.
Check it out in the clip below:
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