Who takes a leap this season?

Post #1 » by **Calinks** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:18 pm

Generally, a talented young player takes a jump at some point in their career. The wolves have a lot of young guys who have either been around for a few years or are just entering their development. Who on the roaster do you think takes a leap and separates themselves from previous perceptions?

Even though he is now one of our vets, I think Dlo's stock is going to go way up this season. Right now a lot of people see him as a pretty bad contract, I think his current contract will seem fair by the season's end.

I would love to see Okogie take a leap and start hitting shots, that would change his whole career.

winforlose · Post #2 » by **winforlose** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:23 pm

Calinks wrote:Generally, a talented young player takes a jump at some point in their career. The wolves have a lot of young guys who have either been around for a few years or are just entering their development. Who on the roaster do you think takes a leap and separates themselves from previous perceptions?

Even though he is now one of our vets, I think Dlo's stock is going to go way up this season. Right now a lot of people see him as a pretty bad contract, I think his current contract will seem fair by the season's end.

I would love to see Okogie take a leap and start hitting shots, that would change his whole career.

My gut says Nowell, MCD, and Naz on defense.

Note30 · Post #3 » by **Note30** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:31 pm

Ant is going to be an All Star this season. So Ant.

Post #4 » by **Klomp** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:35 pm

Calinks wrote:Generally, a talented young player takes a jump at some point in their career. The wolves have a lot of young guys who have either been around for a few years or are just entering their development. Who on the roaster do you think takes a leap and separates themselves from previous perceptions?

Even though he is now one of our vets, I think Dlo's stock is going to go way up this season. Right now a lot of people see him as a pretty bad contract, I think his current contract will seem fair by the season's end.

I would love to see Okogie take a leap and start hitting shots, that would change his whole career.

Russell is a good one.

The numbers might not statistically leap, but an improved team record will do lots for the perceptions of Towns, Russell and even Edwards. All are poo-pooed to various degrees nationally, but more team success could alter those perceptions drastically.

In terms of statistical leaps, I think most would agree that the obvious choice is Jaden McDaniels.

TaylorTag · Post #5 » by **TaylorTag** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:03 pm

Would be great if Prince took a leap. Know he's not one of our younger guys, but sounds like there is a lot of room for improvement after fully healing from his ankle injury..

Russell is a good answer too

Krapinsky · Post #6 » by **Krapinsky** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:05 pm

I think McDaniels is still another year or two away.

My vote is Vanderbilt simply based on the available minutes he should have. Save for a Simmons trade that would change the dynamic of the roster, I could see him averaging close to a double double (maybe 11-8) and playing 25-28 minutes a game.

KGdaBom · Post #7 » by **KGdaBom** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:40 pm

Krapinsky wrote:I think McDaniels is still another year or two away.

My vote is Vanderbilt simply based on the available minutes he should have. Save for a Simmons trade that would change the dynamic of the roster, I could see him averaging close to a double double (maybe 11-8) and playing 25-28 minutes a game.

My expectations for taking a leap in the following order.

1 Ant
2 KAT
3 Russell
4 Vando
5 McDaniels

Neeva · Post #8 » by **Neeva** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:19 pm

Having Vanderbilt over McDaniels lol

MN7725 · Post #9 » by **MN7725** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:35 pm

Nowell, he'll outplay Beverly

KGdaBom · Post #10 » by **KGdaBom** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:14 pm

Neeva wrote:Having Vanderbilt over McDaniels lol

More people think it's going to take longer for McDaniels to emerge. A good year or two away.

Note30 · Post #11 » by **Note30** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:16 pm

Neeva wrote:Having Vanderbilt over McDaniels lol

I hope so. We need a good PF.

... · Post #12 » by **...** » Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:52 pm

I'm going with Ant, too. I am all in for his meteoric rise!

Post #13 » by **Calinks** » Fri Oct 1, 2021 1:04 am

MN7725 wrote:Nowell, he'll outplay Beverly

Nowell is always the forgotten man. Someone said he was better than Beasley last season. I disagree but he has a chance to be because he can create his own shot. If he became a good shooter this season his stock goes way up.

Slim Tubby · Post #14 » by **Slim Tubby** » Fri Oct 1, 2021 1:09 am

I’d have to go with McD or Vando but if it ends up being Ant, we’re headed to another level.

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Post #15 » by **Klomp** » Fri Oct 1, 2021 1:50 am

If Ant goes up another level from where he ended the year, we might even avoid the play-in.

Krapinsky · Post #16 » by **Krapinsky** » Fri Oct 1, 2021 1:57 am

What does a leap for Ant even look like? He was 24-5-3.5 after the all star break last year.

Slim Tubby · Post #17 » by **Slim Tubby** » Fri Oct 1, 2021 2:25 am

Krapinsky wrote:What does a leap for Ant even look like? He was 24-5-3.5 after the all star break last year.

Stellar question.

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theGreatRC · Post #18 » by **theGreatRC** » Fri Oct 1, 2021 2:29 am

Krapinsky wrote:What does a leap for Ant even look like? He was 24-5-3.5 after the all star break last year.

Those averages but for a whole year on decent percentages.

Post #19 » by **Worm Guts** » Fri Oct 1, 2021 3:16 am

Krapinsky wrote:What does a leap for Ant even look like? He was 24-5-3.5 after the all star break last year.

Doing it for a full year, and in games that matter (games where we haven’t already been eliminated from the playoffs).

Krapinsky · Post #20 » by **Krapinsky** » Fri Oct 1, 2021 3:22 am

Worm Guts wrote:
Krapinsky wrote:What does a leap for Ant even look like? He was 24-5-3.5 after the all star break last year.

Doing it for a full year, and in games that matter.

So Ant leap = maintaining status quo from where he ended up last year but on a winning team?