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Who is Carl Lentz and Why is he so important to the Knicks pursuit of Kevin Durant




Who is Carl Lentz and why is he important to the Knicks


Let's start with the obvious question who the heck is Carl Lentz. Mr. Lentz is actually a pastor at New York City's very own Hill Song mega church. Pastor Lentz oversees a church in which thousands ( yes thousands) attend on there three Sunday services. Many of these faces are very well recognized from Ja Rule to Chris Smith ( jr smith younger brother) and Kevin Durant ( whom the Knicks are pursuing in next years free agency). Now why do so many rich and famous flock over to Hill song, well Lentz isn't your typical pastor. The leather jackets and tattooed arms the half shaved head and hipster style might be more suited for the club then your local church. But this is the image you get when you look at Mr. Lentz. In an article from Christianpost.com he explains why NBA players and superstars all over the world seek his guidance "I'm kind of like not your typical pastor in some regards," he explained. "I used to be ashamed of some of that stuff, but then I realized, well I actually do get along with guys who play basketball and video games. I get along a lot better with a dude in a club than I do in a pastor's green room, being that guy. I think it's encouraging to be a part of churches like ours that champion who you are. Whatever you're good at, whatever you love, God needs you there."
Carl had a brief career at North Carolina State but still remain very passionate about the sport. He even made a brief camo in NBA 2k15 ( yea not your typical pastor). He's forged a brotherly bound with NBA SUPERSTAR Kevin Durant. Durant's Instagram page is filled with pictures of Carl Lentz from playing basketball to just hanging out the okc star has allowed Lentz to guide him spiritually. Durant had this to say about Lentz " I thought you were weird first of all," Durant said while visiting Hillsong and speaking at the service last Sunday. "Where I come from pastors are always in nice suits but you just dress like me. I really appreciate it…" ( also from christianpost.com). So you might ask what does this all have to do with the Knicks, well guess who helps pastor the New York Knicks, yes Carl Lentz. He has a great relationship with former Knick Tyson Chandler, JR smith as well as Carmelo Anthony. Chandler actually flew out to Australia for a Hillsong Conference ( huge church concert) with Carl Lentz. And guess who's Carl Lentz favorite team yup the New York Knicks. He can often be found court side with a melo jersey on cheering for his home town Knicks. Carl also plays ball with melo and other NBA stars and celebs at melo's terminal 23. ( jr smith, Kevin Durant, Justin Bebes). He's a very well connected man and he loves the Knicks. So you can bet he be in Durants ear a lot during next years free agency. Melo has already reportedly started to reach out to Durant. You know fisher will too having spent the final years of his career over at OKC. All the connections are there but will Durant be coming to the Knicks? You might want to head over to HillSong this Sunday and put in a few prayer requests ( plz lord plz let Durant come to the Knicks). Lentz offers a change when so many pastors are viewed as money hungry liars. His compassion and love for people can easily be seen at one of his services. In a day and age where homosexuals are shunned by the church Lentz openly invites all people to come and worship. This is why so many people are drawn to his message of ALL WAYS ONLY JESUS!!! It's no wonder why so many people take a liking to Carl Lentz. So If Kevin Durant really does come to the Knicks you can bet Lentz had something to do with it.

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