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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 5, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner (33) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner (33) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (5) during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers

Myles Turner is a solid two-way presence at either power forward or center for the Pacers and his effectiveness protecting the rim and running the floor for an easy two has been more than valuable for Indiana’s fast-paced offense.

He’s the future star on this team next to Paul George, and he’s been treated as such with meaningful rotation minutes and field goal opportunities in a playoff environment.

Many thought he was the future of the prototypical big man before the draft and he’s appeared as nothing less over the course of this season. His potential is very high and he looks like an All-Star big down the road.

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