Kristaps Porzingis receives rave reviews after NBA draft workout

Kristaps Porzingis’ draft stock appears to be on the rise.

Porzingis, a 7-foot-1 center/forward from Latvia, held a workout Friday for NBA scouts/execs and drew rave reviews.

Sixers beat reporter Keith Pompey tweeted that Porzingis was “very” impressive. He also says a scout called the Latvian big man the best player in the draft.

Porzingis was VERY impressive in workout. A scout called him the best player in the draft "He's better than Karl Towns," said the scout.

— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) June 12, 2015

Even though he is 7-foot-1, Porzingis can shoot from the outside. Here is a video of him shooting the perimeter:

#Porzingis pic.twitter.com/FLY67GZPzJ

— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) June 12, 2015

Porzingis is projected to be a top-five draft pick and has been mentioned as a potential pick for the Sixers at No. 3.

Photo: Porzingis/Instagram