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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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Mar 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Phoenix defeated Memphis 109-100. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Phoenix defeated Memphis 109-100. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns

Devin Booker has come down to Earth since he started getting huge minutes in the rotation due to the injury of Eric Bledsoe, but he’s still playing well given he’s the youngest player in the NBA.

Over his last 10 games Booker has averaged 15.5 points per game on 36.6 percent shooting from the floor, but he still hits well on his three-pointers and gives Phoenix a legitimate spot-up option from deep.

He’s continuing to develop his game off the dribble whether it’s taking his man to the rim or making plays for others, but he’s shown positive signs in those areas so there’s no doubting his long-term potential as one of the better shooting guards in the league.

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