2015 NBA Draft Preview: Top 4 Power Forwards
1. Kristaps Porzingis
Latest Rumors: SAC
Power Forward / 6-11 / Sevilla (Spain) / 1995 11.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.2 bpg
Many scouts in Europe see "Zinger" as a no brainer Top 5 pick. He has a diverse skill set, and great length and his lack of bulk would work well alongside DeMarcus Cousins. The Kings have taken a 2-guard in the lottery in successive drafts, so it seems unlikely that they would opt for Hezonja here, but then again it's Sacramento so anything is possible. With Rudy Gay signed long term, Winslow and Stanley would also seem to make less sense.
Latest Rumors: SAC
Power Forward / 6-11 / Sevilla (Spain) / 1995 11.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.2 bpg
Many scouts in Europe see "Zinger" as a no brainer Top 5 pick. He has a diverse skill set, and great length and his lack of bulk would work well alongside DeMarcus Cousins. The Kings have taken a 2-guard in the lottery in successive drafts, so it seems unlikely that they would opt for Hezonja here, but then again it's Sacramento so anything is possible. With Rudy Gay signed long term, Winslow and Stanley would also seem to make less sense.
Twitter: @kporzee
Comparison: Pau Gasol
Global Ranking: 6th
Salary: $2,831,900*
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2. Trey Lyles
Latest Rumors: DET
Power Forward / 6-10 / Kentucky / Freshman 8.5 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.1 apg
Detroit is prepared to let Greg Monroe walk in free agency and Lyles would be a good replacement, giving them a PF whose face-up skills would mesh well with Andre Drummond. Lyles' personality as a blue-collar worker and shy, non-attention seeker would also blend well with the city of Detroit.
Latest Rumors: DET
Power Forward / 6-10 / Kentucky / Freshman 8.5 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.1 apg
Detroit is prepared to let Greg Monroe walk in free agency and Lyles would be a good replacement, giving them a PF whose face-up skills would mesh well with Andre Drummond. Lyles' personality as a blue-collar worker and shy, non-attention seeker would also blend well with the city of Detroit.
Twitter: @TreyMambaLyles
Comparison: Juwan Howard
Global Ranking: 8th
Salary: $2,368,300*
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3. Myles Turner
Latest Rumors: PHX
Power Forward / 6-11 / Texas / Freshman 10.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 0.6 apg
The Suns and Turner appear to be a match made in heaven. Turner is a kid who if his physical (leg) issues can be ironed out, shows a great deal of potential, and who better to work with him than the best medical staff in the league? While the team already has Alex Len as their projected center of the future, the idea of Twin Towers, and ultimately using Turner at the 4 is a possibility. Turner may not fill their greatest need in terms of fit, but he may offer the most value at their pick. There's also the notion that Phoenix doesn't want another young player at this point in time, and moves the pick.
Latest Rumors: PHX
Power Forward / 6-11 / Texas / Freshman 10.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 0.6 apg
The Suns and Turner appear to be a match made in heaven. Turner is a kid who if his physical (leg) issues can be ironed out, shows a great deal of potential, and who better to work with him than the best medical staff in the league? While the team already has Alex Len as their projected center of the future, the idea of Twin Towers, and ultimately using Turner at the 4 is a possibility. Turner may not fill their greatest need in terms of fit, but he may offer the most value at their pick. There's also the notion that Phoenix doesn't want another young player at this point in time, and moves the pick.
Twitter: @Original_Turner
Comparison: Erick Dampier
Global Ranking: 13th
Salary: $1,773,200*
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4. Bobby Portis
Latest Rumors: BOS
Power Forward / 6-10 / Arkansas / Sophomore 17.5 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 1.2 apg
The Celtics continue in their rebuilding mode and with two first rounders could look to package to move into the lottery. Portis has nice versatility at the 4 position and would offer solid value at this pick.
Latest Rumors: BOS
Power Forward / 6-10 / Arkansas / Sophomore 17.5 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 1.2 apg
The Celtics continue in their rebuilding mode and with two first rounders could look to package to move into the lottery. Portis has nice versatility at the 4 position and would offer solid value at this pick.
Twitter: @BPortistime
Comparison: Greg Monroe
Global Ranking: 16th
Salary: $1,520,300*
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5. Montrezl Harrell
Latest Rumors: MIL
Latest Rumors: MIL
Power Forward / 6-8 / Louisville / Junior 15.7 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 1.4 apg
Milwaukee has a very exciting thing going, and with the Greek Freak and Jabari Parker, the team is in solid position as far as talent, particularly offensively. While Harrell may not offer the upside of some other options here, his ability to be a banger and a role playing energy guy gives him intrigue.
Milwaukee has a very exciting thing going, and with the Greek Freak and Jabari Parker, the team is in solid position as far as talent, particularly offensively. While Harrell may not offer the upside of some other options here, his ability to be a banger and a role playing energy guy gives him intrigue.
Twitter: @MONSTATREZZ
Comparison: JJ Hickson
Global Ranking: 17th
Salary: $1,444,200*
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6. Willy Hernangomez
Latest Rumors: SAS
Power Forward / 6-11 / Baloncesto Sevilla (Spain) / 1994 10.6 ppg, 6.2 rpg
The Spurs are known for drafting system players, and in particular Europeans. They would like to have as much cap space as possible to make a big splash in free agency with players such as LaMarcus Aldridge or Marc Gasol, so moving this pick or taking a draft and stash guy makes a lot of sense. Willy would like to stay in Spain another two years and prove himself for Real Madrid, giving the Spurs the luxury of time to evaluate his progress.
Latest Rumors: SAS
Power Forward / 6-11 / Baloncesto Sevilla (Spain) / 1994 10.6 ppg, 6.2 rpg
The Spurs are known for drafting system players, and in particular Europeans. They would like to have as much cap space as possible to make a big splash in free agency with players such as LaMarcus Aldridge or Marc Gasol, so moving this pick or taking a draft and stash guy makes a lot of sense. Willy would like to stay in Spain another two years and prove himself for Real Madrid, giving the Spurs the luxury of time to evaluate his progress.
Twitter: @willyhg94
Comparison: Felipe Reyes
Global Ranking: 26th
Salary: $991,600*
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7. Chris McCullough
Latest Rumors: BOS
Power Forward / 6-9 / Syracuse / Freshman 9.3 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.1 apg
The Celtics need talent and while McCullough will likely take a while to contribute, he offers a great deal of potential at this area of the draft. There have been some rumors that the team likes him, and it would no shock if Ainge goes after a kid who flashed major talent early in the season before coming down to Earth and then suffering an ACL injury.
Latest Rumors: BOS
Power Forward / 6-9 / Syracuse / Freshman 9.3 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 1.1 apg
The Celtics need talent and while McCullough will likely take a while to contribute, he offers a great deal of potential at this area of the draft. There have been some rumors that the team likes him, and it would no shock if Ainge goes after a kid who flashed major talent early in the season before coming down to Earth and then suffering an ACL injury.
Twitter: @_CM5
Comparison: PJ Brown
Global Ranking: 28th
Salary: $957,200*
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