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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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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 4: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards plays defense against the Indiana Pacers on March 4, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 4: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards plays defense against the Indiana Pacers on March 4, 2018 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Defensive Impact

Let us face it, the Sacramento Kings have been absolutely terrible on the defensive end. Currently, they are allowing over 117 points a night and have recorded a 108.4 defensive rating which is ranked 19th amongst the rest of the league. With there being an emphasis on defending guards and wings in today’s NBA, the Kings definitely need a small forward who can play defense. Otto Porter has a good chance to be that guy for the franchise.

Porter is no All-Pro defender, but he is good enough where he can give the Kings a great spark on that end of the floor. He displays great length as he stands at 6’8″ while having a wingspan that is over seven feet. Porter is not a top-tier athlete but has great instincts on the court which have made him productive so far. He also is a solid rebounder at his position as he can get his team around four to five boards a night.

As I said before, the Kings really lack defenders on their squad right now. So adding a guy like Porter will definitely improve their defense going forth. Obviously, he is not going to turn around the Sacramento defense on his own, but maybe his play and presence will help motivate and teach the young Kings that good defense is essential when trying to compete for a playoff berth.

It has to start somewhere, why not with Porter?

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