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2015 NBA Mock Draft: Early Reaction Post-Lottery

By Brett David Roberts

Mar 7, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Florida Gators forward Jon Horford (21) shoots the ball against Kentucky Wildcats forward Karl-Anthony Towns (12) in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 7, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; Florida Gators forward Jon Horford (21) shoots the ball against Kentucky Wildcats forward Karl-Anthony Towns (12) in the first half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kristaps Porzingis. 6. player. 67. . PF/C. Sevilla (Spain)

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The Kings really do not have an answer at power forward, and currently start small forward Rudy Gay as a stretch-4 of sorts. Getting Kristaps Porzingis would slide Gay back to the 3-spot and remove Omri Casspi from the starting lineup, which is good given that he is best suited as a 7th or 8th man at best.

The Kings are not short on options in the backcourt, but still could seek to add another backcourt player since the jury is still very much out on Ben McLemore. That means Mario Hezonja is an option here, too.

Sacramento would really prefer Winslow, but it is doubtful he lasts past Orlando. Porzingis gives the Kings a proper power forward, though, and his court stretching would help DeMarcus Cousins (if George Karl keeps the team intact in any form, of course).

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