Kristaps Porzingis - Defensive Dynamo

Kristaps Porzingis is a sensation. He’s already a really good rim protector. The phenomenal footwork he displays, especially on the perimeter, allows Kris to keep the ball handlers in front of him. His instincts are sharp, his reads are instant, and his hands have proven excellent; There are times the ball seems to just pop out from great players mid-stride, but upon closer examination, it’s all this kid. He’s currently sixth in the league with 1.9 blocks per game, while sitting fourth in terms of total blocks (just above guys like Anthony Davis, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Rudy Gobert).

It takes a special kind of toughness to be in New York on draft night, get booed, then have your name chanted in The World’s Most Famous Arena only a few months later. That toughness carries over to the court, and NBA players have learned (some more quickly than others) that Kris gets stops. Yes, he stands at 7’3’’, so you’d expect him to be swatting shots, but it is not easy for a young big man to learn the intricacies and responsibilities of anchoring an NBA defense, especially not one who is coming from overseas. Kris, however, is a quick study. His timing and patience are a work in progress (as evidenced by being in the top 20 for total number of fouls this season), but he’s still only 20 years old.

If you didn’t already know, this kid is for real. He’s got the work ethic, an explosive offensive skill set, and of course, dynamic defensive prowess. He’s going to be a FORCE in the league for years to come.

Be prepared to hear “Blocked by Porzingis” a lot.

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