Report: Michael Porter Jr. was ‘extremely impressive’ in Mavericks workout

When discussing the top names in the upcoming NBA Draft, you’d be wise not to forget Michael Porter Jr.

According to ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla, Porter was “extremely impressive” in his workout for the Dallas Mavericks, who hold the No. 5 pick. However, Fraschilla interprets this as a bit of gamesmanship on the part of the Mavericks, who are hoping someone else falls into their laps with that pick.

So a @dallasmavs staffer said Michael Porter, Jr.’s workout in Chicago was “extremely impressive.” That means that Mavs hoping team picking ahead will take him so someone else falls to No.5. Everyone is lying 2 weeks before @NBADraft.

— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) June 9, 2018

Hey, maybe that Maverick staffer is telling the truth. Porter, after all, thinks he deserves to go even higher than fifth as he looks to get his career on track in the NBA following an injury-hit season at Missouri.