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

By Nathan Grubel | Jan 4, 2016

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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Jan 3, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball against Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee (24) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Trail Blazers defeated the Nuggets 112-106. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets

Jokic has loads of potential as an offensive juggernaut for the Nuggets thanks to his inside-outside skill set.

He scores inside, runs the floor and shoots the ball from three-point range. Versatility is the theme among big men in these rankings and Jokic fits the bill as a true gamer.

When he gets minutes he’s more than productive, so he’ll remain in Denver’s rotation.

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