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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 3, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Luis Scola (4) defends against Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) at the Air Canada Centre. Chicago defeated Toronto 115-113. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Luis Scola (4) defends against Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) at the Air Canada Centre. Chicago defeated Toronto 115-113. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Bobby Portis, Chicago Bulls

Let’s give credit where credit is due. The Bulls deserve a round of applause for their drafting efforts over recent years.

They’ve got another steal in Portis who looks like he deserves mention in the best player conversation in this draft class. He knows he’s good enough and now I’m beginning to believe it too.

Portis is a terror on the offensive end. He scores easily between low-post moves and a smooth stroke from outside. I didn’t see this kind of potential from him when he was at Arkansas. I saw a solid post player who could make an impact down the road for a playoff team.

Now he’s dropping double-digit games on the regular for the Eastern Conference’s second-best team behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.

He’s a star in the making. It’s time to believe in Portis.

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