NBA Draft Spotlight: Jontay Porter

A second ACL tear really fogs up the future for Jontay Porter. At full strength, he would be a no doubt first-round pick.

Strengths:

• Skilled passer who makes pinpoint deliveries to start the break and find other bigs on the inside
• Has an easy release from three that produces results. Effective pick-and-pop player
• Good feet when making moves in the post. Stays under control when he’s scoring off or rolls
• Plus shot blocker. Despite lacking athleticism, he has tremendous timing that allows him to deter shot attempts
• Solid ball-handler for a 7-footer

Weaknesses:

• ACL injuries are very big red flags. Durability questions will always be there
• Below-the-rim athlete that relies on smarts to make plays. Can have problems on the inside trying to put up shots against athleticism
• Has missed out on a year, now likely two, of development that his peers were able to get
• Can be too heavy footed guarding the ball, leading to a blow by