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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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Dec 31, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) share a laugh during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) and Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) share a laugh during the second quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves

Almost at the halfway point in the season Towns pretty much has Rookie of the Year locked up.

He’s a freak of nature on both ends of the floor and he’s only getting better playing with another top talent in Andrew Wiggins and an emerging guard in Zach LaVine.

The Timberwolves will challenge anyone in the Western Conference in a few years. Towns is proving that now.

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In three of his last five games he’s scored 20-plus points while also averaging 9.8 rebounds per game over that stretch. He scores from all over the floor, roams the paint on defense and plays hard every night.

I’m close to admitting he has more potential than Anthony Davis. Yes, he’s that good.