NBA: The Strengths and Weaknesses of prospect Kevin Porter Jr

Kevin Porter's Strengths

KPJ has a high ceiling

As previously mentioned, Kevin Porter Jr is 6'6 and 220lbs. With good length and size, he's able to run the floor well and will fill lanes on the fastbreak too. He can finish above the rim, is very athletic and his ball-handling skills are excellent too. Being able to dribble confidently with either hand is an under-rated capability, so it's good to see he can utilize this strength to good use: creating space for pull-up and step-back jumpers.

Porter Jr. also uses the dribble well on drive and draw plays, opening up good scoring opportunities for his teammates. His passing is solid and he does share the ball offensively, while capable of finishing plays through contact.

In addition, he's a good shooter. For the season, his field goal percentage is 53.8% and he does shoot 35% from the three-point arc. At the defensive end of the floor, he's quick enough laterally and can defend on the perimeter. He closes out nicely on open shooters and has quick hands which disrupt clear passing lanes, averaging .8 blocks and one steal per game.