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NBA: Ranking The Top 10 Power Forwards In The NBA Entering 2016-17

By Michael Saenz

Mar 3, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) reacts during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

10. Kristaps Porzingis, New York Knicks

Counting Stats: 14.3 points, 7.3 rebounds 

PER: 17.7

WS: 4.3

VORP: 1.1

Even though he’s only 21 years old, I love Kristaps Porzingis’ game. With the way the NBA is trending, he’s the perfect power forward in today’s game. Once he fully develops his game, and grows into his 7-foot-3 frame, Porzingis is going to be one of the most interesting players to follow.

His ceiling is limitless, especially considering his skill-set. He’s drawn comparisons to the likes of Dirk Nowitzki, but even that would be limiting him – no offense to Dirk. The real interesting component is going to be how he reacts to being on a very veteran ball club this season.

Will it stunt his development? Help it? I don’t think there’s any way we can really say. Not now, at least.

Next: No. 9

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