Kristaps Porzingis

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I am doing a 180 on the draft .... with the #2 pick I want the Lakers to pick

Kristaps Porzingis

Yup, you think I am crazy, there's something about him and his game that screams "IT" to me. This is how I felt when watched clips of Damian Lillard.

I have a feeling he is Dirk part 2 ... the upside is too much and it is worth skipping on Towns or Okafor.

I hope Mitch is clever enough to possibly slide down to #3 or #4 to add assets (picks & cap space).
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angrypuppy · Retired Number Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 32730

I have a gut feeling that the Knicks will draft him, with the hope that he'll fill out and develop post skills (Pau Gasol rather than Dirk).

Dave20 · Franchise Player Joined: 15 Jun 2013 Posts: 11333

He's too frail and doesn't have the skills of Dirk or Pau. He has a narrow frame with thin shoulders, if he adds weight he will lose some of his mobilty. He also doesn't like contact, role player at best.

Chronicle · Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 9:38 am Post subject:

Didn't you say the same thing about trey burke
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dabask11 · Star Player Joined: 27 Dec 2012 Posts: 1983

Lillard may have it, but you don't take him over Anthony Davis. Porzingis might pan out, but I'm not sure he pans out to the point where he is clearly above Okafor, Towns and Russell.

kaoss128 · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 3:42 am Post subject:

I don't have the guts to take Porzingis at 2 but I would take him at 3.

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Mike@LG · Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 3:40 pm Post subject:

It's hard for me to get a good read on the guy. He is highly productive in his league, especially in limited minutes, but gets pushed around A LOT considering his comp.

It only gets worse at the NBA level, and basically if I could trust that he'll gain strength, he's Top 4. But I can't, so I'd go Top 10.
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PICKnPOP · Star Player Joined: 14 Jul 2014 Posts: 4977

http://youtu.be/1nkX7tv7ZYg

He def has that "IT" factor....interested in seeing where he ends up.

angrypuppy · Retired Number Joined: 13 Apr 2001 Posts: 32730

I stand by my earlier prediction. I doubt Phil takes Mudiay at #4, and I think if Porzingis fills out a little (no guarantee) he'll have much greater upside than Winslow. I don't like the physique either, but then I remember Pau as this rail-thin Euro when he first came over.

bonkers · Star Player Joined: 25 Apr 2013 Posts: 6071

How does Krispy compare to Motiejunas at a similar age/competition?

Mike@LG · Posted: Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:16 pm Post subject:

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I like krispy. If he winds up in a good situation he could develop nicely

vanexelent · Retired Number Joined: 17 May 2005 Posts: 30081

Looks like a more athletic Mehmet Okure.

KobeRe-Loaded · Franchise Player Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Posts: 14944

You have read the recent rave reviews http://hoopshype.com/player/kristaps-porzingis/

Two things he needs to do to hit a level of greatness in the NBA .....

1. Gain 20-30 pounds of muscle through working out correctly and eating right. 50% of which will be from his body maturing

2. Develop his intensity and mean streak, a killer instinct - not Kobe level but something similar to Dirk's assassin streak.
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Have you seen him play in an actual basketball game?

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JP_Lakerfan · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2015 10:13 am Post subject:

I hope the Lakers can get him in for a team workout. How is he in the open floor and on defense. What's his position. He seems like a tall SF. Can he guard PF's, doesn't look like it.

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The next Darko Milicic
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halosage · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:31 am Post subject:

I saw KP’s (Kristaps Porzingis) workout on Friday and he looked awfully impressive. This kid could end up being the best player in the draft five years from now. He is not the average European player and had he gone to college, he would have wound up being the number 1 pick over Karl Towns. If he puts on another 25 lbs, he will be a monster in this league. Very agile and athletic and he can shoot the ball. Right now strength will hold him back because of an inability to hold his position on the block.
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More like a taller Steve Novak/ mixed with Bargani
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