Yes or No: One of the Big 3 will underwhelm

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Re: Yes or No: One of the Big 3 will underwhelm 

Post#21 » by One_and_Done » Thu Jan 15, 2026 9:02 pm

Feels like the other 2 are in a different tier to Boozer.
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Re: Yes or No: One of the Big 3 will underwhelm 

Post#22 » by clyde21 » Thu Jan 15, 2026 9:45 pm

I'd definitely take Flagg over all 3
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Re: Yes or No: One of the Big 3 will underwhelm 

Post#23 » by One_and_Done » Thu Jan 15, 2026 10:23 pm

clyde21 wrote:I'd definitely take Flagg over all 3

I think it's easily possible than AJ or Peterson will look better than Flagg in a year.
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Re: Yes or No: One of the Big 3 will underwhelm 

Post#24 » by tmorgan » Fri Jan 16, 2026 3:35 am

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clyde21 wrote:I'd definitely take Flagg over all 3

I think it's easily possible than AJ or Peterson will look better than Flagg in a year.


I would definitely bet against that.

I think some people are gonna be legit shocked at what Flagg looks like next season. He lives and breathes hoops. He’s gonna actually put on the fictional 15 pounds of muscle you often hear about and scare the isht out of almost everyone on his rim attacks.
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Re: Yes or No: One of the Big 3 will underwhelm 

Post#25 » by ezhkw8u69e » Fri Jan 16, 2026 1:38 pm

Let's remember Flagg reclassified. He literally should have been in this Freshman class, and he'd easily be #1.
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Re: Yes or No: One of the Big 3 will underwhelm 

Post#26 » by JMAC3 » Fri Jan 16, 2026 3:54 pm

Chuck Everett wrote:Just wanted to say I am not sure Reed Sheppard will have a better career than Risacher. At least not yet anyway.

I feel the same way about Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson.

And of the three, I would say Boozer, but here's the thing about Cam, the guy knows how to play, so while he may not become a star, I wouldn't be surprised if he had a longer career than the other two, just consistently being a really good player like his dad.


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Re: Yes or No: One of the Big 3 will underwhelm 

Post#27 » by clyde21 » Fri Jan 16, 2026 3:55 pm

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clyde21 wrote:I'd definitely take Flagg over all 3

I think it's easily possible than AJ or Peterson will look better than Flagg in a year.


Id bet against that
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Re: Yes or No: One of the Big 3 will underwhelm 

Post#28 » by JMAC3 » Fri Jan 16, 2026 4:13 pm

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Chuck Everett wrote:Just wanted to say I am not sure Reed Sheppard will have a better career than Risacher. At least not yet anyway.

I feel the same way about Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson.

And of the three, I would say Boozer, but here's the thing about Cam, the guy knows how to play, so while he may not become a star, I wouldn't be surprised if he had a longer career than the other two, just consistently being a really good player like his dad.


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Brandon Miller is taking a step into being a legit 2 way wing this year.
2nd best BL% among wings behind on Derrick White.
1 of 6 non-centers averaging 1+ block/1+ steal a game (Scottie Barnes, Miller, White, Wiggins, Peyton Watson, PJ Washington)

81% Off EPM
84% Def EPM
87% Overall EPM- ranks 60th best in the league right now.
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Re: Yes or No: One of the Big 3 will underwhelm 

Post#29 » by Chuck Everett » Fri Jan 16, 2026 4:17 pm

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JMAC3 wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:Just wanted to say I am not sure Reed Sheppard will have a better career than Risacher. At least not yet anyway.

I feel the same way about Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson.

And of the three, I would say Boozer, but here's the thing about Cam, the guy knows how to play, so while he may not become a star, I wouldn't be surprised if he had a longer career than the other two, just consistently being a really good player like his dad.


One of these guys is not like the others


Brandon Miller is taking a step into being a legit 2 way wing this year.
2nd best BL% among wings behind on Derrick White.
1 of 6 non-centers averaging 1+ block/1+ steal a game (Scottie Barnes, Miller, White, Wiggins, Peyton Watson, PJ Washington)

81% Off EPM
84% Def EPM
87% Overall EPM- ranks 60th best in the league right now.


I need him to remain healthy for the rest of the season and beyond. That huge shoulder wrap he plays with scares me. He's been playing well though, no shade.
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