The case for Kristaps Porzingis

[mityamag]

I think his talent level is equal to Aaron Gordon, but his maturity is way below. I fear he could become another crying primadonna

[Optimus_Steel]

Michael Scotto ‏@MikeAScotto 19s20 seconds ago
Sources: Kristaps Porzingis remains in Orlando for a second consecutive day while meeting with the Magic. He won't have a workout. #NBADraft[/quote

Smokescreen by Henny to get Hinkie to take KP at #3.

I don't believe so. Why would you waste your precious time talking to a prospect just so that you can fool another team? Hennigan has more important things to do plus it's disrespectful to the player to waste his time, you dont want to burn bridges. I say the Magic want to get to know him, his personality, how he carries himself, before they make their decision. Hennigan we know likes to really talk to prospects to gauge their personality.

[majortom71]

if Philly is high on KP, then how about they take Russell for us at #3, we take KP at #5 and flip them? i'd even throw in the Lakers future 1st if it means we're moving up to grab a player with superstar potential.

News for you, Russell is overhyped big time. I would never trade up for that guy, beside the fact the Magic have a back court. Now KAT perhaps.

Russell is overhyped? He's a gun 3pt shooter and great passer. He's probably got one of the highest floors in the draft, just because those are two of the most valued skills running right now.

I'm not saying that he's going to suck, I'm saying that I believe Mudaiy will be the better PG when it comes to playing in the NBA.

[fendilim]

I like Russell. But I have my doubts on his ability to play a major role in the NBA. If I'm not mistaken, this is the same team, same system, that made Evan Turner look like a superstar. Both Dangelo and Turner dont really have the explosiveness to breal down an offense which i think is very much vital especially for a guard in the NBA.

I however like his playmaking and ability to hit shots. But I think his risk is as much as KP's. Because while KP has played against professionals, he has court awareness issues to improve on. But I dont think you can really improve a players athelticism.

[SD2042]

I like Russell. But I have my doubts on his ability to play a major role in the NBA. If I'm not mistaken, this is the same team, same system, that made Evan Turner look like a superstar. Both Dangelo and Turner dont really have the explosiveness to breal down an offense which i think is very much vital especially for a guard in the NBA.

I however like his playmaking and ability to hit shots. But I think his risk is as much as KP's. Because while KP has played against professionals, he has court awareness issues to improve on. But I dont think you can really improve a players athelticism.

Athleticism is a trait that one gains from genetics. Either you have it or you don't. In the case of DR, it's clear that he's not extremely explosive, but he does enough to get by with the mild speed he has display. As for the Evan Turner comparison, my take is that DR is better than Turner in terms of offensive production as he's able to get you points more efficiently whereas Turner Is more of a jack of all trades type of player meaning he's solid as is, but not as highly effective in terms of a player you can rely on to take a team on his back to help win games. DR has a better chance of being the type of player that has potential to building a team around once Philly get their stuff together within the next 3 to 5 years.

[fendilim]

RT @stackmack: love this quote from Porzingis via @SHowardCooper: www.nba.com/2015/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/06/19/latvian-bigman-porzingis-ready-made-for-nba-play/
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[basketballRob]

Just watched more tape on Porzingis and he's a really bad defender also. His only defense 10 or feet away from the basket is to foul when they go by.

[ezzzp]

Smokescreen by Henny to get Hinkie to take KP at #3.

Or it is Henny really liking Taps and plans on taking him at 5.

Thats how I feel. I don't think you waste your time meeting with a player twice if you didn't have HIGH interest in him. We will most likely have to trade a first or two for this guy being that we really want him.

seems feasible he stayed an extra day to do a medical exam

[Blue_and_Whte]

Just watched more tape on Porzingis and he's a really bad defender also. His only defense 10 or feet away from the basket is to foul when they go by.

..... This board and it's "pro scouts".

Everything you read about the guy point to his pnr defense and shotblocking as strengths what in the flying **** are you talking about?

[Furinkazan]

Just watched more tape on Porzingis and he's a really bad defender also. His only defense 10 or feet away from the basket is to foul when they go by.

..... This board and it's "pro scouts".

Everything you read about the guy point to his pnr defense and shotblocking as strengths what in the flying **** are you talking about?

like real Pro scouts never got it wrong ?
every year a bunch of busts
out of tens of cases I still remember Thabeet projected as new Hakeem
pro scouts sth

[basketballRob]

Just watched more tape on Porzingis and he's a really bad defender also. His only defense 10 or feet away from the basket is to foul when they go by.

..... This board and it's "pro scouts".

Everything you read about the guy point to his pnr defense and shotblocking as strengths what in the flying **** are you talking about?

I don't listen to mock's and media to form my opinions.

[basketballRob]

Just watched more tape on Porzingis and he's a really bad defender also. His only defense 10 or feet away from the basket is to foul when they go by.

..... This board and it's "pro scouts".

Everything you read about the guy point to his pnr defense and shotblocking as strengths what in the flying **** are you talking about?

like real Pro scouts never got it wrong ?
every year a bunch of busts
out of tens of cases I still remember Thabeet projected as new Hakeem
pro scouts sth

Yeah and Steph Curry was unathletic and couldn't play point. Best case scenario, Leandro Barbosa.

[gomagic77]

Pozingis at the very least will be a Channing Frye type the best Dirk Nowitzki. The guy can shoot and has a high release point, almost unblockabe. He will be able to score. His ceiling and floor will be mainly decided on his ability to add weight and his ability to use that weight against NBA players.

[basketballRob]

Pozingis at the very least will be a Channing Frye type the best Dirk Nowitzki. The guy can shoot and has a high release point, almost unblockabe. He will be able to score. His ceiling and floor will be mainly decided on his ability to add weight and his ability to use that weight against NBA players.

If he wants to gain weight he might want to have a big dinner because the quicker NBA players will eat his lunch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjZnIE-V0KY

[Neon1]

Draftexpress called Tobias Harris Shane Battier. I could not even begin to think of a more polar opposite comparison then that.

[cedric76]

Draftexpress called Tobias Harris Shane Battier. I could not even begin to think of a more polar opposite comparison then that.

They also say that Mario is a top 3 player in this draft

[Devin 1L]

When Chad Ford isn't frothing at the mouth over Kristaps Porzingis, he writes stuff like this about Guillermo Hernangomez.

Negatives: Playing against weak competition in Spain

They play for the same team.

[seeingstars]

Draftexpress called Tobias Harris Shane Battier. I could not even begin to think of a more polar opposite comparison then that.

but that corner 3!

[Nyce_1]

When Chad Ford isn't frothing at the mouth over Kristaps Porzingis, he writes stuff like this about Guillermo Hernangomez.

Negatives: Playing against weak competition in Spain

They play for the same team.

[Neon1]

When Chad Ford isn't frothing at the mouth over Kristaps Porzingis, he writes stuff like this about Guillermo Hernangomez.

Negatives: Playing against weak competition in Spain

They play for the same team.

Guy is a paid employee. I'm telling you guys, he takes bribes from euro agents to get guys drafted, I'm sure of it.