In yet another disappointing season for the Washington Wizards, there was a curious and encouraging development. No, not the extension awarded to team president Ernie Grunfeld -- that’s baffling and dispiriting. Rather, forward Otto Porter performed at an All-NBA level.
If you’re in the group that believes Porter is nothing more than a premium-priced role player, that may sound preposterous. But hear me out. There’s ample evidence to support the notion that despite his limitations, what Porter brings to the Wizards is impressive, unique, and extremely valuable. And some of that is easy to overlook, because it’s not the stuff of highlight packages.