Since bursting onto the NBA Draft radar, there has been an abundance of player comparisons for Kristaps Porzingis. Some have likened him to former MVP Dirk Nowitzki, while others have compared him to two-time Sixth Man of the Year Detlef Schrempf.
Given the system Porzingis is preparing to play in, the most intriguing upside comparison may be Pau Gasol.
Gasol and Porzingis are far from identical players, but both stand at or above 7’0″ tall and are skilled offensive players. They’re also shot-blockers who rebound well and are moldable on both ends.