Dallas Mavericks: Jason Terry praises draft prospect Kevin Porter Jr.
By Tyler Watts
Dallas Mavericks legend Jason Terry tweeted out praise for 2019 NBA Draft prospect Kevin Porter Jr. on June 11. See what the Mavs great said here.
Dallas Mavericks fans will always have a soft spot for Jason Terry. The Jet played eight seasons in Dallas. Terry won the Sixth Man of the Year in 2009.
Without him, the Mavericks would not have won the championship in 2011. Terry played fantastic in the finals including scoring 27 in the clinching game six. He also had the game-sealing shot in game five with the series tied at two games apiece. The Jet reached legendary status among Mavs fans in the 2011 Finals.
Terry did not play in the NBA last season. The 41-year-old is taking his talents to the Big 3 this summer. He is the captain of the Trilogy. Their season kicks off on June 22 in Detroit.
Jason Terry sent out a tweet that caught the eye on June 11. Here is a look at it.
The Jet praises Kevin Porter Jr.
Terry took the opportunity to praise 2019 NBA Draft prospect Kevin Porter Jr. Here is the tweet.
Porter Jr. just turned 19 and is projected as a mid-first round pick. He had an up and down lone college season at USC. KPJ is a high ceiling prospect and clearly, The Jet believes he is going to stand out in the NBA.
Porter Jr. is known for his ability to create his own shot. That will have plenty of teams interested in drafting him.
Final thoughts
Dallas Mavericks legend Jason Terry praised 2019 draft prospect Kevin Porter Jr. KPJ is a raw talent that could make a massive impact in the NBA after time to develop. The Jet is a believer, and Mavs fans should be too.
The 2019 NBA Draft takes place on June 20. Expect plenty of intrigue for every team. From making potentially franchise-altering picks to the usual massive trades that go down, the night can be a special evening for all involved. The Smoking Cuban will have plenty more on the draft, so keep it locked to the site.