Washington Wizards star Kristpas Porzingis is enjoying his role as a ‘unicorn’ among a blessing of European talent in the NBA.
During his rookie season in 2015/16, then-Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant - who recently joined the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster trade - claimed Porzingis was a basketball ‘unicorn’ due to his rare combination of talents. The Latvian’s height and mobility means he has the unique ability able to shoot over most defenders and make plays off the dribble, all while doing normal big man things like block shots and operate in the post.
Even in an era of the NBA where bigs who play like guards is more common than ever before, Porzingis stands out. No one can do what he does at his size, at 7ft 3in - and after originally rejecting the nickname, the 27-year-old now truly embraces being the NBA’s ‘unicorn’.
