Is the risk of Kevin Porter Jr worth the potential high reward for the OKC Thunder?
By Alex Mcewen
Pro Comparison:
Upon studying Porter Jr’s freshman season, he somewhat resembles a taller Donovan Mitchell; with a better shooting stroke. Overall, Porter Jr. mirrors a typical “3 and D ” NBA wing, which is one of the biggest commodities in the association. For this reason, Porter Jr. could provide maximum for any team searching for this drafts diamond in rough.
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Current Ranking:
- The Ringer: 13
- NBA DraftNet: 26
- FanSided Busting Brackets: 16
- FanSided The Step Back: 14
- CBS Sports: 19
- NBA.com: 24
- Sports Illustrated: 8
- Bleacher Report: 11
- Basketball Insiders: 13
- NBC: 14
- Lineups: 16
The more research I do. The more I am wanting Kevin Porter Jr.
— Evan McDaniel (@EvanEtm) June 9, 2019
Good Qualities
-Super Athletic
-6’5.5 with a 6’9 wingspan
-Shows ability to Defend Well
-Can Create his own shot
-Very efficient from the field
-Shoots 41% from 3
Downsides
-Average strength
-Questionable Motor
Outside of possessing a 3-Point shot, Porter Jr’s length and athleticism simulate the typical Thunder draftee. Oklahoma City possesses a strong culture, they transformed Dion Waiters, Enes Kanter, and Dennis Schroder; into productive and respected players; after each player carried a poor reputation with them when they arrived in OKC.
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Porter Jr. does not come without risks, but no player is a surefire selection. Under the leadership of Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and the rest of the Thunder’s core Porter Jr could develop into the player the Thunder have been seeking for nearly a decade.