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Originally Posted by hayth.james.g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdYboUTzWys
Shot at 6:20 from MPJ is another example of his natural smooth shot.
I am torn on MPJ. When people compare him to KD, I think they are greatly overestimating his athleticism. KD is incredibly athletic. He doesn't rely on it, but when he needs to he can do some incredible things. Also, KD is longer. So for me the comparison doesn't really work.
That said, I think if healthy he definitely deserves consideration with JJJ and Bamba. Assuming he is healthy and we feel good about that moving forward, my ranking between the three of them would be:
1. MPJ
2. JJJ
3. Bamba
Truthfully, the difference between the three of them is incredibly small as far as potential goes. I'll stick with my previous comment that I believe culture, development, and team fit is going to be difference maker for MANY of these top 6 guys. Just look at Monk. He does ALL the same things well as he did in college, but he was taken by a team trying to make him a PG. He is NOT that. He is killer scorer and needs to be allowed to shoot 30 shots a game, build confidence, and learn through mistakes.
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I agree with this. Its revisionist to make Porter out to be some flawless prospect. There are questions about his: handles, playmaking, physicality, build, length. You're right, he isn't as long as KD or as athletic- doubt he'd ever be the weak side defender KD is.
All that said, UD is right in stating that he's one of the few guys in the draft that profiles as a legit 25ppg scorer. And that alone has significant value.
I'll be happy with Porter if he gets the medical ok. I see DSJ as more of a Robin, ideally.