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LA Clippers 2019 NBA Draft Profiles: Jontay Porter

By Ryan Snellings

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 14: Jontay Porter poses for a portrait at the 2019 NBA Draft Combine on May 14, 2019 at the Chicago Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 14: Jontay Porter poses for a portrait at the 2019 NBA Draft Combine on May 14, 2019 at the Chicago Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 16: Jontay Porter #11 of the Missouri Tigers leads a fastbreak up the court against the Florida State Seminoles during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – MARCH 16: Jontay Porter #11 of the Missouri Tigers leads a fastbreak up the court against the Florida State Seminoles during the game in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 16, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

Fit With The LA Clippers

So, if the Clips do end up taking Jontay Porter in the second round, how would he fit with the roster?

In the short term, he wouldn’t really be a factor. Yes, he should be fully recovered from the injury by the time the season rolls around, but he will have not been on a basketball court for an extended amount of time since October. Getting himself back into shape will be the main concern and he could see an extended stint or all of next season on the Agua Caliente roster.

In the longer term, he would be a big help off the bench and perhaps develop into a starter. With the way the roster was constructed this season, Porter’s skillset would fit right in.

His ability to stretch the floor greatly compliments both Ivica Zubac and Montrezl Harrell on the offensive end and he offers a little bit more shot blocking than the team currently has.

He may need some time to develop, which would not mesh with the team’s focus on winning should they sign Kawhi. Still, if he can contribute after this season, he would be worth taking the flier on regardless.

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Jontay Porter is a high reward, low risk move for the LA Clippers. Once projected as a top talent, his stock dropped quickly due to injuries. However, if he can overcome his knee troubles, the Clips could grab one of the biggest steals in this year’s draft.