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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Has Kristaps Porzingis Hit A Wall?

By Nathan Grubel

Jan 1, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6)is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) during the second half at United Center. The Bulls won 108-81. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6)is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) during the second half at United Center. The Bulls won 108-81. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 2, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) following the 130-99 loss against Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 2, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) following the 130-99 loss against Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Jahlil Okafor, Philadelphia 76ers

The truth always comes out big guy, you can’t hide how you really feel for long.

Reports leaked out this past week of Okafor’s camp not wanting him drafted by Philadelphia in the first place, which isn’t a big surprise given the poor quality of the rebuild job happening in Sixers land.

That’s no excuse to throw tantrums and not appreciate the fact you have a job in the NBA, however.

The good news for Okafor is that his time as a starting center may finally be up thanks to the recent love connection between Nerlens Noel and Ish Smith.

Noel’s been on fire while Okafor’s been on the bench due to injury. Outside of scoring, Okafor doesn’t bring much to the table.

Philly does need an injection of offense but not at the cost of everything else on the court. He’s put up the raw numbers and had Porzingis done ANYTHING ELSE besides his performance in Boston he’d be in this spot.

I wasn’t a big fan of Okafor before the draft and I’m definitely not now. The Sixers might’ve wasted another top draft pick.

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