The New York Knicks arent exactly good again, but they have reclaimed some of their old swagger and its all thanks to Kristaps Porzingis.
With the rookie sensation dunking on fools and hitting 3-pointers like hes the second coming of Stephen Curry, the revitalized Knicks look like they can remain in contention for a playoff spot in the East. And as such, theyve managed to avoid becoming a punch line not just in the NBA, but in popular culture as well. Thats what the Philadelphia 76ers are for.
Case in point, in the opening moments of Sunday nights episode of The Simpsons, the show took a swipe at the Sixers. Superintendent Chalmers is looking to buy some sunscreen at the Kwik-E-Mart, but thanks to parade-day prices, the tube will cost him $30. Or, as Apu informs him, he could cover his head with a 76ers cap for free. A mortified Chalmers quickly forks over the loot. Thats how bad things are in Philly.
Originally, though, it was supposed to be a Knicks logo on that cap. But as Simpsons writer Michael Price revealed on Twitter, the decision was made to change it at the last moment thanks entirely to the presence of Porzingis. After all, has anyone on the 76ers had a Latvian rap song made in their honor? Didnt think so. And until they do, the Knicks will be way cooler.
That hat joke was originally about the Knicks. You New Yorkers have Kristaps Porzingis to thank for it being changed to the Sixers.
Michael Price (@mikepriceinla) January 18, 2016
It might not be an NBA Championship, New York, but its almost just as sweet.