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Sacramento Kings: 3 Reasons To Go After Otto Porter Jr.

By Rafe Wong

SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 26: Otto Porter #22 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 26, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - OCTOBER 26: Otto Porter #22 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 26, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 26: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards shoots over Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings during an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on October 26, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – OCTOBER 26: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards shoots over Buddy Hield #24 of the Sacramento Kings during an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on October 26, 2018 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Offensive Impact

During his time with the Wizards, Porter was never a powerhouse scorer. But he was a reliable asset on the offensive end. Throughout his tenure with the Wizards, Porter is averaging 10.6 points while shooting over 48% from the floor and 40% from the perimeter.

As the years have gone by, Porter has been able to improve his numbers. His best statistical season came last year as he averaged almost 15 points a contest while making over 50% of his shots from the court and 44% from beyond the arc.

Look, the Kings do not need a budding star to play the wing for them. What they do need, however, is a player who can be reliable in making shots while moving well without the ball in his hands.

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Based on those expectations, Porter seems like a good fit. With De’Aaron Fox running the point and facilitating a fast-paced offense, Porter will surely get a good amount of open shots on the floor. And if he is able to provide a similar impact with Sacramento as he did with Washington, it will make the Kings’ offense even more lethal.

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