2021-22 NBA Rookie Thread (part 2)

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Which rookie impresses you the most?

Cade Cunningham
24
8%
Jalen Green
9
3%
Evan Mobley
76
26%
Scottie Barnes
104
36%
Jalen Suggs
4
1%
Josh Giddey
17
6%
Franz Wagner
42
15%
Chris Duarte
1
0%
Davion Mitchell
3
1%
Other
9
3%
 
Total votes: 289

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Post#881 » by NoDopeOnSundays » Thu Nov 18, 2021 3:03 am

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NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Franz Wagner is really impressive, can switch onto 1-5 in a pinch, guards ball handlers well and apparently likes dunking on the Knicks. The Magic got a really really good one with him.
He's got shooting guard speed with a bunch of length.

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I like him a lot, he's what you want from a modern forward.
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Post#882 » by ibraheim718 » Thu Nov 18, 2021 4:20 am

NoDopeOnSundays wrote:
basketballRob wrote:
NoDopeOnSundays wrote:Franz Wagner is really impressive, can switch onto 1-5 in a pinch, guards ball handlers well and apparently likes dunking on the Knicks. The Magic got a really really good one with him.
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I like him a lot, he's what you want from a modern forward.


The most impressive thing about him is he makes quick decisions when he has the ball.
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Post#883 » by LoveMyRaps » Thu Nov 18, 2021 4:24 am

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LoveMyRaps wrote:Wow man... Suggs might actually be a bust.

13pts (3/4 from 3), 4ast, 3 stls, 1 blk, 2 TOs in 25 minutes for a rookie... I just don't understand bust but okay


And great defense.. Raps fans reaching again


Calm down lol. Didn't realize y'all would get triggered so easily. I'm still extremely high on Suggs but my point stands from earlier in the season (one I also made on the Magic forum), him and Anthony cannot co-exist.
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Post#884 » by SOUL » Thu Nov 18, 2021 4:27 am

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SOUL wrote:
thelead wrote:13pts (3/4 from 3), 4ast, 3 stls, 1 blk, 2 TOs in 25 minutes for a rookie... I just don't understand bust but okay


And great defense.. Raps fans reaching again


Calm down lol. Didn't realize y'all would get triggered so easily. I'm still extremely high on Suggs but my point stands from earlier in the season (one I also made on the Magic forum), him and Anthony cannot co-exist.


I just feel like I've seen that little comment all the time in this thread from Raps fans in particular :lol: . Even if he never becomes a #1 or 2 on offense he does a lot of nice things out there. Efficiency will come since no rookies are ever that efficient (maybe Barnes and a few others this year but otherwise rooks will struggle).

Cole is being forced into a lead ball handling role until Fultz is back and Suggs tightens his handle. Cole's best role is a #1 option off the bench which will probably happen when Ross is traded and Fultz comes back and healthy
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Post#885 » by Marcus » Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:38 am

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LoveMyRaps wrote:
SOUL wrote:
And great defense.. Raps fans reaching again


Calm down lol. Didn't realize y'all would get triggered so easily. I'm still extremely high on Suggs but my point stands from earlier in the season (one I also made on the Magic forum), him and Anthony cannot co-exist.


I just feel like I've seen that little comment all the time in this thread from Raps fans in particular :lol: . Even if he never becomes a #1 or 2 on offense he does a lot of nice things out there. Efficiency will come since no rookies are ever that efficient (maybe Barnes and a few others this year but otherwise rooks will struggle).

Cole is being forced into a lead ball handling role until Fultz is back and Suggs tightens his handle. Cole's best role is a #1 option off the bench which will probably happen when Ross is traded and Fultz comes back and healthy


You'd prefer Fultz as primary over Cole?
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Post#886 » by SOUL » Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:45 am

Marcus wrote:You'd prefer Fultz as primary over Cole?


As a primary ballhandler until Suggs can take over, for sure. He pushes the pace really well and can get into the lane easily. Shot is way worse than Cole but yeah. Cole is probably better in late game situations and deserves to run a lot of the offense from the bench. I just think it's his most optimal role long-term but for now, Cole has exceeded expectations and is playing really well. If he can add that to his game in the next year or two it might be different, and Fultz contract runs out in 2 years so maybe things will change.
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Post#887 » by Marcus » Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:48 am

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Marcus wrote:You'd prefer Fultz as primary over Cole?


As a primary ballhandler until Suggs can take over, for sure. He pushes the pace really well and can get into the lane easily. Shot is way worse than Cole but yeah. Cole is probably better in late game situations and deserves to run a lot of the offense from the bench. I just think it's his most optimal role long-term but for now, Cole has exceeded expectations and is playing really well. If he can add that to his game in the next year or two it might be different, and Fultz contract runs out in 2 years so maybe things will change.


Kelle looked like he was getting his complete game back before he went down?
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Re: 2021-22 NBA Rookie Thread (part 2) 

Post#888 » by God Squad » Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:52 am

Who cares about Suggs, when Wagner is clearly the guy to look forward to on the Magic. Franz just knows how to play the right way and plays within himself.
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Post#889 » by basketballRob » Thu Nov 18, 2021 10:20 am

Suggs did look Kidd-like with two big 4th quarter steals.

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Post#890 » by MotownMadness » Thu Nov 18, 2021 10:45 am

Kid has been a great leader already. He understands he's the #1 option while always playing team ball but takes over when its the final couple mins.
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Post#891 » by buzzkilloton » Thu Nov 18, 2021 12:04 pm

MotownMadness wrote:Kid has been a great leader already. He understands he's the #1 option while always playing team ball but takes over when its the final couple mins.
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He was number 1 in the NCAA in clutch scoring last year I remember the tweet. Here he is at the next level doing the exact same thing.
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Post#892 » by God Squad » Thu Nov 18, 2021 12:25 pm

Jalen Green scored 21 on good efficiency 6-14 and he's still an after thought for Rookie of year. He's firmly behind Cade, Barnes, Mobley, Wagner and maybe even Giddey.

From lock 2 not even top 5
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Post#893 » by HumbleRen » Thu Nov 18, 2021 12:59 pm

Cade just has that IT factor in the fourth quarter. He’s never rattled and quietly takes over as the “alpha”. Doesn’t demand the ball, his teammates just simply gravitate to him in clutch moments.
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Post#894 » by QingJames » Thu Nov 18, 2021 1:41 pm

SOUL wrote:
Marcus wrote:You'd prefer Fultz as primary over Cole?


As a primary ballhandler until Suggs can take over, for sure. He pushes the pace really well and can get into the lane easily. Shot is way worse than Cole but yeah. Cole is probably better in late game situations and deserves to run a lot of the offense from the bench. I just think it's his most optimal role long-term but for now, Cole has exceeded expectations and is playing really well. If he can add that to his game in the next year or two it might be different, and Fultz contract runs out in 2 years so maybe things will change.

I just don’t see Suggs ever being able to be that primary ballhandler. His handle is really bad for that role and he can’t go East-West.

He’s better as a big 2 IMO, where his defense can really shine. I think he has the capacity to turn into a good spot-up shooter. I just don’t trust him at all to run an offense, especially in the halfcourt given how limited his own scoring game is.
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Post#895 » by Creativetran » Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:00 pm

MotownMadness wrote:
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LoveMyRaps wrote:Wow man... Suggs might actually be a bust.

I doubt it. A star? Maybe not but certainly not a bust. He's too good on defense and his jumper looks fine. The shots just aren't falling.

Yeah Suggs will eventually be a Billups type of floor general in my opinion down the road

That is a perfect comparison I really hope it doesn’t take how many years to get to that level like it took for him, funny thing we had Billuos for a year or so before you pull up. Never even gave the guy a chance.
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Post#896 » by HumbleRen » Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:07 pm

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SOUL wrote:
Marcus wrote:You'd prefer Fultz as primary over Cole?


As a primary ballhandler until Suggs can take over, for sure. He pushes the pace really well and can get into the lane easily. Shot is way worse than Cole but yeah. Cole is probably better in late game situations and deserves to run a lot of the offense from the bench. I just think it's his most optimal role long-term but for now, Cole has exceeded expectations and is playing really well. If he can add that to his game in the next year or two it might be different, and Fultz contract runs out in 2 years so maybe things will change.

I just don’t see Suggs ever being able to be that primary ballhandler. His handle is really bad for that role and he can’t go East-West.

He’s better as a big 2 IMO, where his defense can really shine. I think he has the capacity to turn into a good spot-up shooter. I just don’t trust him at all to run an offense, especially in the halfcourt given how limited his own scoring game is.


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Post#897 » by MotownMadness » Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:21 pm

Creativetran wrote:
MotownMadness wrote:
thelead wrote:I doubt it. A star? Maybe not but certainly not a bust. He's too good on defense and his jumper looks fine. The shots just aren't falling.

Yeah Suggs will eventually be a Billups type of floor general in my opinion down the road

That is a perfect comparison I really hope it doesn’t take how many years to get to that level like it took for him, funny thing we had Billuos for a year or so before you pull up. Never even gave the guy a chance.

Didn't know Billups was ever with Orlando lol
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Post#898 » by reanimator » Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:22 pm

Cade last 3 games : 18 assist to 6 turnovers. Hopefully a trend in the right direction...
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Post#899 » by Optimus_Steel » Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:55 pm

MotownMadness wrote:
Creativetran wrote:
MotownMadness wrote:Yeah Suggs will eventually be a Billups type of floor general in my opinion down the road

That is a perfect comparison I really hope it doesn’t take how many years to get to that level like it took for him, funny thing we had Billuos for a year or so before you pull up. Never even gave the guy a chance.

Didn't know Billups was ever with Orlando lol



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Post#900 » by HiRez » Thu Nov 18, 2021 3:52 pm

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