Porzingis is a versatile big player who can pull out space and protect the basket. This season, he averaged 19.2 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game for the Lone Rangers. But when the deal deadline came, the Lone Ranger sent him to the Wizards in exchange for Dinwiddie and Bertans.
Many people do not understand this operation of the Lone Ranger, and the boss Cuban personally stood up and explained the original intention of this operation. Cuban said: "I think Pozin's talent is incredible. But we need that shooter [Bertans], we need another ball-handler [Dinwiddie] who can create shooting opportunities. Unfortunately, that's the only way we want to get them. ”
Cuban's explanation saved enough face for Boshin. But ESPN's celebrities aren't so polite. On NBA Today, Tim Legler shares his thoughts on the deal. "I love this kind of deal for the Lone Ranger... I know he's called a unicorn because we "barely see him" on the basketball court. That's the problem. It's hard for him to play all the time. ”
Porzingis is considered a unicorn because of his ability to be a big man like a defender. After all, Porzingis is a big man who is comfortable playing on the outside, while still having enough size to defend on the inside. However, Bo Shen's history of injuries is also heart-wrenching. Every season, he misses more than 20 games. From this point of view, it is difficult to refute Tim Legler's point of view.