I don't get the Andrew Wiggins hype...
- Thread starter datswiftness
- Start date
CuzTheyKnowMe
Look me in the eyes
Agreed Okafor is gonna be a beast post player kinda like pre injury prone Amare
MikeBrownsJob
Seattle fan since 2013 *deal with it slime*
So if Wiggins isn't better than Kobe at 18, how could anyone compare Wiggins to Lebron at 18 because we all know Lebron > Kobe at 18.
He picked duke so that deads his hype
nice one Kobe>Lebron
MikeBrownsJob
Seattle fan since 2013 *deal with it slime*
Only problem is that we found out later that OJ was short, had a short wingspan and really wasn't that explosive compared to great SG's such as Kobe or Wade.dap for mentioning OJ Mayo because man...when he came out nikkas was. He's turned out to be a VERY solid player. But you would've thought hes the next D-Wade or something when he came out.
nikkas need to stop flexing and stay in school for at least two years. Learn something before entering the draft.
Based on what I've seen about the kid though i think he'll do more than fine in the league. He looks to have the right kinda support/family behind him and seems like a humble dude who's ready to put that work in. I dont think he'll be another Michael beasley
Wiggins doesn't have that problem. He's probably more athletic than both of them at the same age which is really insane.
Most recently, the hyped SG's have had holes in their game that really couldn't be overcome. Either they couldn't handle the ball, couldn't create for themselves, had a shaky jumper, were too small, etc. etc. Guys like McLemore and Oladipo belong in that group too.
I don't see those problems with Wiggins 4 years from now if he works.
hes gonna have tyus jones passing him the rock in college too.
datswiftness
Rookie
watch the first playbut the kid is 6'8 decent footwork jumpshot has good form and range. His first step is
right now and by the way he has dang near a 40inch vert. Haven't seen that type of talent from a 18yr old since
. Let's not act like the kid isn't deserving of the hype in this years draft class he the consesus number 1 and that says alot.
I watched that Nike Hoop Summit game, that first play your talking about is 1 of 2 noteworthy plays he had in the entire game. During that game he was quite passive, and did not display much skills offensively.
These are players who I feel are more talented in next years draft:
Jabari Parker
Andrew Harrison
Dante Exum (Really like his game)
Definitely going to dap the OP. I've been thinking this for months, since they showed his team in a tourney in December on ESPN. Then later showed them in some invitational.
What I like most is that his game is humble. He's not a take the ball every drive type player like Parker or Randle. The funny thing is, I immediately thought of a coordinated Tristan Thompson when he was at Texas. Dude will hustle for every rebound like Dennis Rodman. He's quick off his feet repeatedly and really tips the ball. Based on that alone, he will have success in college. With the ball, he's ok. Not a Kobe type. I would call him athletic as hell, but at the same time he's not the rangey, agile type. I think of him like Dominique Wilkins, but with better handles for his upside and and Reek with lesser driving and ball handling skills at the other. The thing is though, while I wouldn't call him polished, he's pretty mature on the court for a guy his age, which is what puts him ahead of a guy like Randle who is still a bit out of control at times. This is precisely why I think he will have a better season than any freshman out there. He's ready mentally and physically to start and do really well. Not Kevin Durant freshman well, but that level below. This is why he'll get picked first. He's like the perfect college player. He will make Kansas a contender again.
What I don't like about his game..........nothing. He is who he is, but it surprises me that he dominates #1 draft talk. If I'm talking about an NBA impact player at 26, Randle would scare the hell out of me as an opposing player and coach. His on the court drive is relentless. I bet he makes a hard push for #1. It all depends on if Cal can corral this dude and not let him run wild like Archie did. Get him in the flow of the offense, and work on shot selection, he can have a Durant type season. I think Parker and the Andrew Harrison have a chance to better pros as well since their game is crafted more in that vein. Duke's style of play will really enhance Parker's chances. That's why the undisputed #1 hype is weird to me.
What I like most is that his game is humble. He's not a take the ball every drive type player like Parker or Randle. The funny thing is, I immediately thought of a coordinated Tristan Thompson when he was at Texas. Dude will hustle for every rebound like Dennis Rodman. He's quick off his feet repeatedly and really tips the ball. Based on that alone, he will have success in college. With the ball, he's ok. Not a Kobe type. I would call him athletic as hell, but at the same time he's not the rangey, agile type. I think of him like Dominique Wilkins, but with better handles for his upside and and Reek with lesser driving and ball handling skills at the other. The thing is though, while I wouldn't call him polished, he's pretty mature on the court for a guy his age, which is what puts him ahead of a guy like Randle who is still a bit out of control at times. This is precisely why I think he will have a better season than any freshman out there. He's ready mentally and physically to start and do really well. Not Kevin Durant freshman well, but that level below. This is why he'll get picked first. He's like the perfect college player. He will make Kansas a contender again.
What I don't like about his game..........nothing. He is who he is, but it surprises me that he dominates #1 draft talk. If I'm talking about an NBA impact player at 26, Randle would scare the hell out of me as an opposing player and coach. His on the court drive is relentless. I bet he makes a hard push for #1. It all depends on if Cal can corral this dude and not let him run wild like Archie did. Get him in the flow of the offense, and work on shot selection, he can have a Durant type season. I think Parker and the Andrew Harrison have a chance to better pros as well since their game is crafted more in that vein. Duke's style of play will really enhance Parker's chances. That's why the undisputed #1 hype is weird to me.
Many of us actually knew that at the time.
bigmanharris
Coli Gangsta
Wiggins has the potential, but he doesn't control the game like Lebron did. And lets not put any stock into him skipping his junior year. He was back in the class where he belonged in the beginning.
Hes still very raw,he cant shoot that well and his one move offenisvely s a great spin move but people who expect him to come in and be some amazing player in the ogrind it out college game will be hugely dissapointed