How good will he become? He already almost looks like Dirk in his prime.
Youngest player in NBA history to get 25pts and 10 Reb. Actually, he had 29 and 11.
Are we witnessing the birth of a new era of superstars? Guys like Porzingis, Drummond, Towns, etc.?
Could Porzingis be on the level of Kevin Durant? Last spring before the draft an American who played with Porzingis in Spain had this to say:
Marcus Landry, a former Wisconsin forward, played on the same team in Spain two years ago as Porzingis, and last year played against him. Here’s his effusive praise of Porzingis in the Journal Times:
“Honestly, I think Kristaps should be the No. 1 pick if you’re going to base it off potential,” Landry said. “I personally think he’s the best kid in the draft. And I’m not saying that because he’s a friend of mine.
“I know basketball. I’ve been in the NBA; I’ve been around NBA players. I’d tell you if he sucks. But he’s really good. If he goes beyond No. 2, that would be a mistake on some team’s part.”
“That’s very hard to do,” Landry said. “To me, there’s no one in the NBA like him. No one. But, if I had to compare him to anybody based on his potential, I would say — maybe he’s not going to fill it up as much — it would be Kevin Durant. He’s very much KD like.
“I know that’s saying a lot. But Kristaps can shoot over guys, he can put the ball on the floor for a big guy, he can pass well. Things Kevin Durant can do.”
Youngest player in NBA history to get 25pts and 10 Reb. Actually, he had 29 and 11.
Are we witnessing the birth of a new era of superstars? Guys like Porzingis, Drummond, Towns, etc.?
Could Porzingis be on the level of Kevin Durant? Last spring before the draft an American who played with Porzingis in Spain had this to say:
Marcus Landry, a former Wisconsin forward, played on the same team in Spain two years ago as Porzingis, and last year played against him. Here’s his effusive praise of Porzingis in the Journal Times:
“Honestly, I think Kristaps should be the No. 1 pick if you’re going to base it off potential,” Landry said. “I personally think he’s the best kid in the draft. And I’m not saying that because he’s a friend of mine.
“I know basketball. I’ve been in the NBA; I’ve been around NBA players. I’d tell you if he sucks. But he’s really good. If he goes beyond No. 2, that would be a mistake on some team’s part.”
“That’s very hard to do,” Landry said. “To me, there’s no one in the NBA like him. No one. But, if I had to compare him to anybody based on his potential, I would say — maybe he’s not going to fill it up as much — it would be Kevin Durant. He’s very much KD like.
“I know that’s saying a lot. But Kristaps can shoot over guys, he can put the ball on the floor for a big guy, he can pass well. Things Kevin Durant can do.”
