ESPN’s Tim Legler came out firing after the Washington Wizards traded for Kristaps Porzingis last week. Appearing on “NBA Today,” Legler hailed the trade as a win for the Mavericks simply because they were able to get rid of him. He said it was more than time for Dallas to move on.
“I know they nicknamed him ‘The Unicorn’ because he’s so unique,” Legler said of Porzingis. “But he’s also ‘The Unicorn’ because you hardly ever see him.”
Legler’s zing about Porzingis — one that drew laughs on the set and was shared widely online — referenced the ongoing problem surrounding the 7-foot-3 center’s career: He just hasn’t been able to stay healthy.