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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Jahlil Okafor Making A Comeback?

By Nathan Grubel

Feb 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) attempts to drive past the defense of Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) attempts to drive past the defense of Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) moves the ball during the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden. Toronto Raptors won 122-95. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) moves the ball during the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden. Toronto Raptors won 122-95. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks

His rebounding numbers have dropped slightly in the month of February, but he’s raised his shooting percentages since the start of the year and looks more confident looking for his shot as a bonafide second option for the Knicks.

The bottom line is Porzingis is coming. The “unicorn” has the potential of a defensive Dirk Nowitzki, which should’ve been enough for the Lakers or Sixers to choose him over Russell and Okafor.

Porzingis wanted to come to New York City, though. He hasn’t crumbled under the bright lights and has instead looked like a future star in this league for years to come.

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