NBA Draft Profile: Knicks F Kristaps Porzingis

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As part of our coverage leading up to the 2015 NBA Draft we will provide profiles of more than 60 prospects, including video interviews with each player, what they're saying leading up to draft day as well as their potential fit on the Bulls.

Kristaps Porzingis, F, Latvia

7'0" | 220 lbs. | 19 years old

2014-15 stats (Eurocup):

11.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, 55.6 field-goal percentage, 45.9 3-point percentage, 70.7 free-throw percentage

Selection:

First round, fourth overall to the New York Knicks

Quotable:

“A seven-footer who moves well, he shot 45 percent from 3-point range during the 16-game Eurocup. He played in some of the best competition in the world outside of the NBA. He's got a lot of traits that NBA teams covet now with their four-men in the ability to stretch the floor as well as hedge and recover off ball-screen situations. He's got a chance to be very good with a couple years of seasoning.” — CSN's Scott Phillips on Kristaps Porzingis

Analysis: With the three players off the board they would have selected, Phil Jackson swings for the fences with a high-upside talent in Porzingis. He's apparently a great fit for the triangle offense and his athleticism and versatility will be a great combination alongside Carmelo Anthony.

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