Is John Wall showing signs of life?

ecnirp · Post #1 » by **ecnirp** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:55 am

Last 3 games...

19, 9, 9
38, 8, 6
25, 8, 7

Is this a sign of things to come? Or just a blip.

Ettorefm · Post #2 » by **Ettorefm** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:56 am

19-9-9 and 8 TO

GhostsOfGil · Post #3 » by **GhostsOfGil** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:56 am

Ettorefm wrote:19-9-9 and 8 TO

38-8-6 and 2 TO

ecnirp · Post #4 » by **ecnirp** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:56 am

I mean..

He's no Kyrie Irving. But I hope he turns out to be a good player.

shijizuo · Post #5 » by **shijizuo** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:58 am

ecnirp wrote:I mean..

He's no Kyrie Irving. But I hope he turns out to be a good player.

by ecnirp on Wed Jan 18, 2012 9:55 pm

Last 3 games...19, 9, 9
38, 8, 6
25, 8, 7
Is this a sign of things to come? Or just a blip.

Optms · Post #6 » by **Optms** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:03 am

Wall and Irving. Apples and oranges.

BodieB · Post #7 » by **BodieB** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:09 am

He coaxed Westbrook into playing a one on one game against him. He's showing some signs of basketball IQ.

7-Day Dray · Post #8 » by **7-Day Dray** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:20 am

Guy sure is a bust.

jzmagik · Post #9 » by **jzmagik** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:27 am

BodieB wrote:He coaxed Westbrook into playing a one on one game against him. He's showing some signs of basketball IQ.

More like Westbrook coaxed himself into playing 1v1

ninjabelly · Post #10 » by **ninjabelly** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:27 am

hes no jose calderon, but he can be a decent role player

JF5 · Post #11 » by **JF5** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:28 am

People jumped the gun on him...

Plus, I don't think he's really trying. He's frustrated as hell, and the team just sucks. Until the team around him shows signs of life, he'll probably play better as well.

Shouldn't be really worried about him

smith2373 · Post #12 » by **smith2373** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:29 am

7-Day Dray wrote:Guy sure is a bust.

I know he got a lot of heat, but I don't recall anyone calling him a bust. He's still by far the best player from the 2010 draft class.

LoneyROY7 · Post #13 » by **LoneyROY7** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:37 am

smith2373 wrote:
7-Day Dray wrote:Guy sure is a bust.

I know he got a lot of heat, but I don't recall anyone calling him a bust. He's still by far the best player from the 2010 draft class.

http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1150197

orangeparka · Post #14 » by **orangeparka** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:40 am

No.

He's not doing anything much different. The same problems are there. He's just getting to the line somewhat better.

A few calls your way can drastically affect your overall gameplay.

I mean look at how he scores. Lol, lots of his FGs come from simply outrunning the defense for a layup.

Sure, he can improve, but don't be fooled by his current play.

LoneyROY7 · Post #15 » by **LoneyROY7** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:45 am

orangeparka wrote:No.

He's not doing anything much different. The same problems are there. He's just getting to the line somewhat better.

A few calls your way can drastically affect your overall gameplay.

I mean look at how he scores. Lol, lots of his FGs come from simply outrunning the defense for a layup.

Sure, he can improve, but don't be fooled by his current play.

"Getting to to the line somewhat better" plays a HUGE role in John's continued improvement, as it means he's attacking the rim more frequently and with more fervor.

You don't put up a line of 38/8/6 by "simply outrunning the defense for a lay-up". Wall is definitely playing better.

7-Day Dray · Post #16 » by **7-Day Dray** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:46 am

orangeparka wrote:No.

He's not doing anything much different. The same problems are there. He's just getting to the line somewhat better.

A few calls your way can drastically affect your overall gameplay.

I mean look at how he scores. Lol, lots of his FGs come from simply outrunning the defense for a layup.

Sure, he can improve, but don't be fooled by his current play.

His jumper has looked better the past 2 games.

dangermouse · Post #17 » by **dangermouse** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:53 am

7-Day, youre arguing with a Heat bandwagonner. Clearly he doesnt actually watch the games so his opinion is worthless.

As I said in the "Wall is a bust thread" and many others, Wall would come good, it would just take a few extra games to get back into the swing of things after the lockout shortened offseason.

Wall in the last few games is looking as good as last year, if not slightly better at some stages.

Bertrob · Post #18 » by **Bertrob** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:54 am

whats wrong with outrunning the defense for your points?
what a crappy argument, just like the guys who say "DWIGHTS POST GAME IS UGLY IT DOESNT MATTER THAT HE SCORES EFFICIENTLY CAUSE IT REALLY MATTERS HOW YOU SCORE YOUR POINTS"
Unless you score your points off long twos than it does matter cause your taking the worst shot in basketball

KGboss · Post #19 » by **KGboss** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:15 am

I'm glad. He was my ROY pick last season. I knew he wouldn't stay in that funk the whole season.

B-easy · Post #20 » by **B-easy** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:51 am

He's been getting to the rim in the half court a lot lately. That is why you see the increased free throw.