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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Midseason Grades

By Nathan Grubel

Jan 17, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dribbles in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) dribbles in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) goes to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) goes to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks

I was high on Porzingis before the draft and I’ve been more than validated thanks to his brilliant play through the first half of the NBA season.

He’s been a No. 2 option next to Carmelo Anthony in New York City and has done more than live up to the hype. From holding regular block parties to shooting threes from halfcourt, it’s been Porzingis’ game from the start and he won’t slow down anytime soon.

Porzingis has the potential of Dirk Nowitzki with defensive prowess, and man is that a dirty combination.

Excitement is back with the Knicks, something we haven’t had a chance to say in a long time.

Grade: A

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