Magicman28 295 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 http://www.si.com/nba/2015/04/27/nba-mock-draft-karl-anthony-towns-jahlil-okafor-justise-winslow-timberwolves-knicks Mock draft from SI yesterday. If we took Porzingis over Hezonja and Russell, I would literally turn in my season tickets the next day and burn my 25 years of Magic memorabilia, memories, pictures, posters, clothes, cards, everything. You might be making a mistake. Porzingis could very well turn out to be a good player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 http://www.si.com/nba/2015/04/27/nba-mock-draft-karl-anthony-towns-jahlil-okafor-justise-winslow-timberwolves-knicks Mock draft from SI yesterday. If we took Porzingis over Hezonja and Russell, I would literally turn in my season tickets the next day and burn my 25 years of Magic memorabilia, memories, pictures, posters, clothes, cards, everything. Why? It's not like that isn't an expected outcome. Scouts LOVE Porzingis. If we drafted him it means he's passed all of the tests. Not like they choose Kaminsky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Neighborhood Bully 266 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 All of the things Porzingis does in this regard are far more like Kevin Garnettthan Bargnani, and he does not just block shots because he is over seven-foot — or the Magic would be ready to roll with Vucevic and any random stretch-4. It is his leaping ability and timing that make him a feared defender in the paint. This dreadful season illustrated fully the Magic cannot just put a shooter at power forward and expect to thrive defensively. Essentially, that is what sent sharpshooter Channing Frye to the bench in favor of the defensive-minded Dewayne Dedmon. Porzingis would signal a move in the right direction for the Magic frontcourt, which never really reached a state of successful stasis during the 2014-15 season. Dedmon brought defense, but little offense. Aaron Gordon stepped in to bring offense, but little consistency. Every Magic big man, including the seldom-used Kyle O’Quinn (referring to the latter part of the season in which he began recording DNP-CDs), brings some valuable traits that are all but offset by equally glaring weaknesses. But Porzingis brings great balance, most especially if he is to be a power forward. http://orlandomagicd...e-orlandos-man/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 [/size] http://orlandomagicd...e-orlandos-man/ Plus we could call him Slenderman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTMagicUK 1,491 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 In terms of build KG is exactly who I'd compare Porzingis too. At that age both were long, lanky and athletic but very thin. In fact KG never really did add a tonne of weight to his frame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Porzingis is light but how many teams have both a center that can take it to Vucevic and a pf that can out muscle Porzingis? Chicago, Memphis (but look at what Meyers Leonard is doing to them on offense), Atlanta, Washington? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeHateMe 697 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Why? It's not like that isn't an expected outcome. Scouts LOVE Porzingis. If we drafted him it means he's passed all of the tests. Not like they choose Kaminsky My issue is taking him over Hezonja and Ruseel, that's the scenario presented in that mock draft. If we suck at the lottery and pick 8th or something, so be it. But if we take Porzingis top 5 over Hezonja and Russell, I'll die a little. The funny part is, I'm actually preparing myself for us selecting him. I almost know it's coming. Obviously when or if it happens, I hope I'm the one who ends up looking like a fool for being so down on him. But I can't help it, I dislike so many things about his game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 I think my list is Towns Winslow Hezonja Russell Porzingis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 My issue is taking him over Hezonja and Ruseel, that's the scenario presented in that mock draft. If we suck at the lottery and pick 8th or something, so be it. But if we take Porzingis top 5 over Hezonja and Russell, I'll die a little. The funny part is, I'm actually preparing myself for us selecting him. I almost know it's coming. Obviously when or if it happens, I hope I'm the one who ends up looking like a fool for being so down on him. But I can't help it, I dislike so many things about his game. I'm just saying, Mudiay, Winslow, Hezonja, Porzingis, and wcs are all considered to be on the same tier by scouts. I wouldn't be shocked if scouts included Russell on that tier either. It shouldn't be surprising if we pick anyone on that list. Obviously I dislike Mudiay and would prefer a better defensive player to Russell but if Jennings has shown one thing it's a level of attention to scouting. Nobody should freak out unless he drafts someone who is not a lotto pick at 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Neighborhood Bully 266 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 I'm just saying, Mudiay, Winslow, Hezonja, Porzingis, and wcs are all considered to be on the same tier by scouts. I wouldn't be shocked if scouts included Russell on that tier either. It shouldn't be surprising if we pick anyone on that list. Obviously I dislike Mudiay and would prefer a better defensive player to Russell but if Jennings has shown one thing it's a level of attention to scouting. Nobody should freak out unless he drafts someone who is not a lotto pick at 5 Did your phone auto-correct Henny to Jennings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Did your phone auto-correct Henny to Jennings? I guess it did Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catman 380 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 I think my list is Towns Winslow Hezonja Russell Porzingis Close to mine : Towns Russell Hezonja Winslow Porzingis Id love if we drafted Mudiay than traded down to get some assets and took Mario. That would be absolutely awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
