OT: Andrew Wiggins Discussion Thread

[Mr.Raptorsingh]

Wiggins reminds me of a guy who can be McGrady like. But like... not the 30ppg McGrady necessarily, I'm thinking more along the lines of TMac on the Raptors just filling up the stat sheet. Don't know if his passing will develop enough but he's a guy with length who's going to be able to score the ball, play defense, rebound, block shots, and come up with steals.

He's very similar to Paul George if I had to compare him to a player who's active in the NBA right now.

I'll be watching this game for sure.

I think he's similar to Scottie Pippen in some ways

[carl_english]

Wiggins plz work on that jimmy! Also dribble moves to get to the rim instead of just DeSpin moves.

[LoveMyRaps]

I'll pm links to anyone that needs it, once the game starts

[Clementine9]

Wiggins has the tools to be a lockdown defender, but already saying that he is one after a couple of minutes against Jabari like damn. That's like saying Diaw is a LeBron stopper because he stopped him for a few minutes in the Finals lol.

He's like Tony Allen defensively, but already better.

He's a better shooter than Nash, Steph Curry, Bird.

He's the greatest athlete in the NBA right now. In the NBA. Right. Now.

IT'S DECIDED!!!

[Clementine9]

I think he's similar to Scottie Pippen in some ways

I've heard this comparison before! I wish I got to watch Pippen. I was just a wittle kid back in his prime.

And I don't personally see Paul George in Wiggins, just because I imagine them playing the game so much differently. Can you elaborate on this DG?

[Chaos Engine]

Wiggins reminds me of a guy who can be McGrady like. But like... not the 30ppg McGrady necessarily, I'm thinking more along the lines of TMac on the Raptors just filling up the stat sheet. Don't know if his passing will develop enough but he's a guy with length who's going to be able to score the ball, play defense, rebound, block shots, and come up with steals.

He's very similar to Paul George if I had to compare him to a player who's active in the NBA right now.

I'll be watching this game for sure.

I think he's similar to Scottie Pippen in some ways

Pippen was a much, much better playmaker though.

[FluLikeSymptoms]

Wiggins has the tools to be a lockdown defender, but already saying that he is one after a couple of minutes against Jabari like damn. That's like saying Diaw is a LeBron stopper because he stopped him for a few minutes in the Finals lol.

He's like Tony Allen defensively, but already better.

He's a better shooter than Nash, Steph Curry, Bird.

He's the greatest athlete in the NBA right now. In the NBA. Right. Now.

IT'S DECIDED!!!

Don't forget the upside.

[Clementine9]

Wiggins has the tools to be a lockdown defender, but already saying that he is one after a couple of minutes against Jabari like damn. That's like saying Diaw is a LeBron stopper because he stopped him for a few minutes in the Finals lol.

He's like Tony Allen defensively, but already better.

He's a better shooter than Nash, Steph Curry, Bird.

He's the greatest athlete in the NBA right now. In the NBA. Right. Now.

IT'S DECIDED!!!

Don't forget the upside.

The upside

[carl_english]

I'll pm links to anyone that needs it, once the game starts

Great gesture. You deserve to be in the first row of that kansas game.

[FluLikeSymptoms]

He's very similar to Paul George if I had to compare him to a player who's active in the NBA right now.

I'll be watching this game for sure.

I think he's similar to Scottie Pippen in some ways

Pippen was a much, much better playmaker though.

Yeah, I don't see Pippen. Maybe like a less-angry Dominique if he puts on muscle.

[Chaos Engine]

I think he's similar to Scottie Pippen in some ways

I've heard this comparison before! I wish I got to watch Pippen. I was just a wittle kid back in his prime.

And I don't personally see Paul George in Wiggins, just because I imagine them playing the game so much differently. Can you elaborate on this DG?

I like the Paul George comparison as well. Wiggins is probably a bit more athletic, but like George he isn't the greatest at breaking someone down off the dribble. George before this year got the majority of his points off spot up 3 pt shooting, cuts to the basket and finishing in transition. George lacks in the midrange game like Wiggins does.Wiggins also projects to be potential shutdown defender like PG.

[Undefeated]

Wiggins is like Iggy right now without the point forward skills

[TANKNATION]

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[TANKNATION]

2014 TORONTO RAPTORS:
BLEDSLOW
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WIGGINS
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[Inevitable]

My body is ready.

[sanity]

Gonna be interesting to see how he responds to being bashed by the media about his motor/work-ethic. He's played well but not wow-well like many expect out of him

[fredericklove]

I'll be missing the first half, keep me updated tank bros.

[Clementine9]

Gonna be interesting to see how he responds to being bashed by the media about his motor/work-ethic. He's played well but not wow-well like many expect out of him

He stepped up against Duke when he needed to. That step back he took, while it was just one play, was an indication that he wanted it. He was after the win and wanted to get Kansas there himself.

And as far as everyone's expectations of him, you have to factor in how overblown they've been. He's good and is going to get much better but there have been comparisons to Lebron. It's a tad ridiculous. That and Kansas's offense so far isn't suited for Wiggins to dominate necessarily. So far I'd say he's performing just fine!

Looking forward to tonight

[Clementine9]

I'll be missing the first half, keep me updated tank bros.

We're not going to cater to your blasphemous absence. You should be in front of a tv or computer monitor like a real Canadian and basketball fan.

[Komodo]

He's not a real TWO fan, brother.