http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Kristaps-Porzingis-7119/ 18 year old european wonderkid declares to enter 2014 draft. He's supposed to be a lottery pick in 2015, but could be taken in late first round in 2014. http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/4/28/5660788/kristaps-porzingis-nba-draft Here's the breakdown of his game: http://www.eurohopes.com/player/1478/kristaps-porzingis/ His age, work ethic, shooting mechanism, athleticism, length and mobility are all lottery level in any draft. We can grab him as Euro stash, and I like the long term potential of this kid.
He's got high upside. There're a couple more young prospects could be had in early to mid second round with high upside: Damien Inglis - 18 year old French Freak http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Damien-Inglis-6428/ Nikola Jokic - 19 year old Serbian skillful bigman http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Nikola-Jokic-69963/ This year's draft is the deepest I've ever seen. IMO all three could be lottery picks in a weak year. Hinkie is smiling in Philly.
As his countryman, I would love to have the Rockets draft him. He really impressed me during the U16 championships last year both skill and athleticism-wise.
Why would the kid not wait a year to declare, to raise his stock? He's most likely going to be in a draft-and-stash situation anyway.
a lotto pick, for sure. all videos of him is here https://www.google.lv/search?q=Porzi%C5 ... =898&dpr=1 I think we have enough info to say that it must be a lotto pick if rockets can get him @25, it is a robbery
semms Like the link doesnt work, you can google video search "Porziņģis+video" tons of video of Porziņģis, nearly 2014 every game you can find here
not sure if this is the year we should get a draft and stash player. we should try to look for someone more nba-ready and that contribute right away. Don't think it's fair to Howard to not go all in to win now. At best this guy develops into a role player and we end up not having a player who can contribute immediately these next few years
how many pts would Kristaps Porzingis make if he play ncaa @iowa state 2013-2014 it is a good question
Wait but why invest in a guy who's gonna be a project and might not come for a few seasons? I feel like we need someone who can contribute right away..