Kristaps Porzingis is well-known for being a versatile big man that can space the floor while also protecting the rim. He has averaged 19.2 PPG, 7.7 RPG, and 2.0 APG this season for the Dallas Mavericks.
Recently, the Washington Wizards acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Dallas Mavericks for a package based on Spencer Dinwiddie. There is no doubt that he could potentially help the team win once he gets healthy.
Tim Legler has recently roasted Kristaps Porzingis in the aftermath of the trade. Legler claimed that Porzingis was "the unicorn" due to the fact that we "hardly ever see him" on the basketball court.
There is no doubt that Kristaps Porzingis was considered a unicorn, due to his ability to do guard-like things as a big man. After all, Kristaps Porzingis was a big man that is comfortable playing on the perimeter, while still having the size to defend well on the interior.
Kristaps Porzingis has definitely had a lengthy injury history, which has led to a lot of long-term absences. Hopefully, we do see him on the court in the future far more often, and there's no question that he could potentially be valuable for the Washington Wizards in the future.
With the news that Bradley Beal will be undergoing season-ending wrist surgery, it seems clear that the Washington Wizards' priority should be developing their players. Kyle Kuzma and Rui Hachimura definitely have some promise, and perhaps more offensive usage and development offensively can help the Wizards in the future.
It remains to be seen how well the Washington Wizards will do for the rest of the season. They traded away key contributors such as Spencer Dinwiddie and Montrezl Harrell, but they do have some good players on the roster. Hopefully, we see the team get some more wins in the future, even if they don't end up making the playoffs.
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