“Pay attention to him — that’s really it,’’ Bosh said. “He deserves the attention. Most from what I see on the film is guys not paying attention to him. He can play basketball. I don’t know why. Just challenge him. He’ll hit tough shots, but we can’t allow him to get easy buckets. He’s really good at the elbow area. I see a lot of people fall asleep on the elbow area and it allows him to get catch-and-shoots. We got to pay close attention to him.

I remember the Heat setting the blue print on how to stop Lin, his ride crashed landed in Miami that season

“He’s a rookie,’’ Wade said of why Porzingis is open a lot. “It takes a little time for a team and individuals to get on him. Right now Melo gets a lot of it, we have to plan for [Arron] Afflalo, guys who have been in this league. Maybe he’s been an afterthought. But he won’t be for long. No doubt about it. He’s really making waves around the league. It’s not just ESPN highlights. He’s putting up big numbers, playing big. He’s young, takes time for someone to plan for a rookie.’’

He's right, when you start posting those kind of numbers, teams will start to game plan around you. But what wade doesn't realize unless you have seen him as much as we have, this dude (for his height) can put the ball on the floor in a heartbeat, and is one of the most athletic big man in this league has ever saw.

In summer league when teams played him close, he lived at the FT line.

Speaking of focus, Porzingis said if defenses start focusing more on him, it will open things up for Anthony.

“Hopefully it will take a little more pressure off of Melo,’’ Porzingis said. “He’ll be a little more open. Most of the time he’s making situations for us and we’re wide open. … If I draw more attention from my defender, that makes other guys more open.’’

Wade says Porzingis deserves the hype.

“So many guys coming into the draft and see their potential, but never know if they’re able to reach it,’’ Wade said. “He’s done a great job in the toughest city for basketball. He’s a person you have to plan for every game — whether it’s scoring, offensive rebounding or shotblocking.’’

The guy can impact the game in so many ways, it doesn't matter what your game plan is, and his IQ is the highest in the draft. Cmon wade, teams game planned for your ass every night during your rookie campaign, and you still got yours..when you good your good.

Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said he attended Porzingis’ pre-draft workout in Las Vegas in June, but couldn’t tell much because there was no contact.

“I saw him shoot about 500 jump shots without contact,’’ Spoelstra said. “No live play. How do you evaluate something like that? What you did notice was incredible touch, extremely long, skilled basketball player who can get up and down the floor. But that’s not my skill set — evaluating something like that. He’s so big and long and you see him step behind the 3 like he’s a guard. It’s unique.’’

Stupid question to ask a guy who picked 10th, they never had shot at him, besides, the had bosh and whiteside

But the interesting thing about him is he seems dedicated to quickly adding new moves to his arsenal like that sky hook he can do with either hand, across the lane or off glass. When I heard about (and later saw) it, man... as a Abdul-Jabbar fan that gets me so excited. It's basically an unblockable shot.

fitzfarm wrote:Also I'd have to say wade obviously didn't watch the Houston gave cause KP was contested for most of the game he just shot over his opponent which is exactly what he can do vs bosh as well.... I don't see bosh doing well vs KP it's not like bosh can bully him around he's pretty skinny himself.. I actually like if bosh plays KP aggressively cause he's slow on his feet and will probably get into early foul trouble vs KP

His shooting stroke is pure from anywhere on the floor (hmm i can put that in a rap song..lol) they need not get it twisted, he's only at the elbow because our system leaves him open right there.

Someone said in the game thread why calderone hardly passes to kp on the PnR, it would be a turnover 80% of the time, teams are waiting for that pass for a kp mid range shot..Heads up to calderone for not forcing that, it's also why Afflo and galloway get really good looks.

We'll se if the plan works. But KP is smart and not a one trick pony.

TheGame wrote:That is why players go through sophomore slumps. Teams learn your tendencies and until you have another summer to expand your game, teams are ready for you. However, I don't KP falls into that category for two reasons. First, KP's impact is both on offense and defense, and teams are not going to be prepared for facing a 7'3" guy until you actually face the 7'3" guy, no matter how much film you watch. Second, no one can block KP's shot. He can pull up and shoot over anyone, so paying him more attention is not going to stop his offense. Plus, if you pay KP more attention, then that means you are paying Melo less attention and Melo can then go off. That is the benefit of having two star players.

Great post! Too much chatter about this is Melo's team, this is KP's team, etc. Melo commands a double team and that makes things easier for KP and others. If people want to focus on KP more then they can't double Melo as much. That worked out well for OKC. Pick your poison.

Nalod wrote:
Bring it Miami, the kid is a 20 year old rookie and needs the schooling. The sooner the better. Knicks win is all that matters.

nope. just the opposite.