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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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Jan 1, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) drives to the basket as Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) defends in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Lakers won 93-84. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) drives to the basket as Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) defends in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Lakers won 93-84. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

5. D’Angelo Russell, Los Angeles Lakers

Russell is the future at point guard for the Lakers and the flashes of brilliance are appearing on a more consistent basis of late.

The highlight for him this past week was a 16-point performance against the Celtics but he’s still struggled to put the ball in the basket efficiently.

Regardless, Russell still makes plays and looks like an NBA floor general. His All-Star potential as a passer and shooter drives his long-term appeal and I’m certain he’ll be a fixture among the top players in his class.

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