Author: Chris Porter

Player Bio Position: Point GuardHeight: 6′ 2″Weight: 175 lbsAge: 19Wingspan: 6′ 5″College: Vanderbilt Commodores Strengths It has been pretty clear that Garland is the second-best point guard in the draft. Still, he offers plenty of ability to create his own shot and score at an effective rate from both inside the three-point arc and beyond it. Unfortunately, he was only able to play in just five games before having season-ending surgery on his left meniscus, because he showed in those five games the ability to make highlight reel defensive blocks and finishes at the rim. Weaknesses Aside from the small…

Player Bio Position: CenterHeight: 6′ 11″Weight: 220 lbsAge: 19Wingspan: 7′ 3.5″College: Texas Longhorns Strengths Jaxson Hayes is the definition of potential, when one considers the 2019 Draft Class. The Big 12 Freshman of the Year averaged 2.2 blocks per game and has a play style similar to more traditional centers. In 23 minutes per game, Hayes averaged a clean 10 points per game on a 72.8 field goal percentage, which means he got the majority of his baskets from inside shots (specifically dunks). Pro scouts should be interested in Hayes because of his impressive wingspan and ability to succeed on…

Player Bio Position: ForwardHeight: 6′ 9″Weight: 210 lbsAge: 18Wingspan: 6′ 11″Country: France Strengths Sekou Doumbouya possesses the ability to run the floor with and without the ball very well. He is a excels when he is able to build a head of steam and finish at the rim. Doumbouya is the most talented international player in this draft, which is impressive considering he first started playing basketball at 12 years old. His talents, despite his lack of time playing the game, should earn him quite a few looks from teams. Weaknesses Doumbouya’s greatest critiques include his inability to find consistency…

Player Bio Position: Shooting GuardHeight: 6’6″Weight: 195 lbs Age: 20Wingspan: 6′ 9.5″ College: Texas Tech Red Raiders Strengths Culver appeared on the national stage during the NCAA Tournament, where he nearly led the Texas Tech Red Raiders to their first national championship. The area where the reigning Big 12 Player of the Year had his greatest impact was on the defensive side of the ball. Culver’s wingspan allowed for him to nab 1.5 steals per game and account for 3.5 defensive win shares. Culver is the kind of player that can “do it all,” as he is able to leave…

In any sport, records are broken over and over again. However, some are just untouchable. Here are the top five NBA records that will stand the test of time. Most Missed Free Throws in a Single Game Andre Drummond: 23 (2016) You read that right, Andre Drummond missed 23 free throws in a SINGLE GAME. That’s a lot of points off the board. Hack-a-Drummond was successful for the Rockets, as he made just 13-of-36 attempts. Free Throw Percentage in a Season Jose Calderon: 98.1% (2008-09) While we are on the subject of free throws, this has to be the most…

The 2019 NBA Finals are ready to go on Thursday. However, the defending champion Warriors will have a carousel of injuries, which could dictate the ultimate winner of the series. Key Matchups Steph Curry vs. Kyle Lowry Steph Curry has no true equal at his position in this league. Kyle Lowry’s job will be to try to slow him down on offense while simultaneously making sure Curry works hard on defense. If Lowry can stay in constant motion on offense, he may be able to tire out Curry, who is a whirlwind of motion when he is on the offensive…

The Milwaukee Bucks had a disappointing end to their season and now find themselves in a very precarious position going into this summer. Other teams have one or two star players entering free agency, but the Milwaukee Bucks have the majority of the players that made them so successful entering free agency. The situation was made both easier and more difficult simultaneously in early March when Eric Bledsoe signed a four-year, $70 million extension. Despite being awarded First-Team All-Defense, Bledsoe’s play in the playoffs was shaky (particularly against Toronto). as both Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet saw success in the…

Arizona PG: Jerryd Bayless SG: Andre Iguodala SF: Aaron Gordon, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Stanley Johnson, Solomon Hill PF: Lauri Markkenen C: DeAndre Ayton Duke PG: Kyrie Irving, Austin Rivers SG: JJ Redick, Luke Kennard SF: Jayson Tatum, Brandon Ingram PF: Marvin Bagley III, Harry Giles C: Wendell Carter Jr., Miles Plumlee Kansas PG: Devonte’ Graham, Frank Mason III SG: Wayne Seldon Jr., Svi Mykhailiuk SF: Andrew Wiggins, Marcus Morris, Kelly Oubre Jr., Josh Jackson PF: Markeiff Morris C: Joel Embiid Kentucky PG: John Wall, Jamal Murray, Eric Bledsoe SG: Devin Booker, Malik Monk SF: Kevin Knox, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist PF: Anthony Davis,…

Kevin Durant (unrestricted) The writing has been on the wall all season that Durant is going to be departing, and the Warriors’ success in the playoffs without him doesn’t help make the case for him being needed by the Warriors. Durant’s decision will reportedly be a financial one, which leads me to believe he will be with the New York Knicks. Prediction: New York Knicks Kawhi Leonard (player option) Despite Toronto offering him free food for life in the city if he stays, Leonard will opt out of his contract if Toronto is unable to win the Eastern Conference. His likely destination would be…

Headline news is getting filled with the completely garbage take that Zion Williamson should go back to Duke and I, for one, am sick of it. I am here to be what seems to be the lone voice in online sports articles telling you all that Zion Williamson is not going to go back to Duke to skip out on playing in New Orleans. I find it ironic that the same people clamoring for the rule of playing for a year in college to be abolished after Zion injured himself against UNC are some of the same people arguing for…