GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Jordan Henriquez didn’t have to travel far to work out for the Knicks on Monday.
A Port Chester, N.Y., native, Henriquez worked out for Knicks’ brass less than 10 miles from where he grew up.
“It’s a great feeling, just knowing that I had the opportunity given to me,” the 7-footer said following a closed workout. “For them to fly me all the way out from L.A., I know that was pretty expensive on short notice so it’s a blessing.”
The 6-foot-11 Henriquez has been training on the West Coast with Norvel Pelle and Josiah Turner. The trio are all represented by agent Greg Nunn, although the 6-10 Pelle — a former St. John’s and Iona commit — withdrew from the NBA Draft, according to DraftExpress.com.
Henriquez averaged just 5.0 points and 5.0 rebounds last season at Kansas State and is not projected to go drafted, but he welcomed the chance to impress.
“Just knowing that I’m given the opportunity to come work out again or be able to play on their summer league team, whatever chance that’s given to me I’m going to take it,” he said.
Henriquez, who grew up on Long Island, has also worked out for the Lakers and the Warriors, and heads to Charlotte on Wednesday.
If Henriquez goes undrafted, he said he hopes to make a summer league roster.
“I’m just staying positive and making sure I work out with a lot of energy,” he said, “and always give your all because you never know what can happen.”
**The Knicks — who own the No. 24 pick in the June 27 Draft — on Tuesday will work out a group that includes former Louisville big man Gorgui Dieng as well as Nate Wolters, Brandon Davies, Justin Hawkins, Jamal Olasewere and Angelo Sharpless.
