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2016 NBA Rookie Ladder: Is Kristaps Porzingis Struggling?

By Nathan Grubel

Mar 4, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (3) is defended by New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (3) is defended by New York Knicks guard Arron Afflalo (4) during the first quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons win 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Stanley Johnson, Detroit Pistons

Stanley Johnson hasn’t played a game since Feb. 22 due to a shoulder sprain but when healthy he’s still one of the better wing prospects in the 2015 draft class.

His size and versatility on the perimeter will come in handy in the future when coach Stan Van Gundy starts to do more things with his lineups in terms of switching around players and focusing on playing a defense with size at every position similar to the Golden State Warriors.

He’s an important part of the Pistons’ future and if he gets healthy before the season is over look for him to flash more of his potential.

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