Will Andrew wiggins be a great player in the NBA?

three2theD · Post #1 » by **three2theD** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 12:49 am

I'm sorry, but I haven't really been all that impressed with the kid, considering the hype. I mean he's really athletic, but doesn't seem to have the skills of a guard or wing. As far as I've seen, he needs to dramatically improve his shot, ball handling and develop some go to moves if he's going to have success in the NBA. That and put on weight, if he plays the 3.

snomeister · Post #2 » by **snomeister** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 12:51 am

Better be ready to eat your words. Kid is perfectly suited for the NBA, definitely not college ball. Quick like a cat and flies like a bird.

Kabookalu · Post #3 » by **Kabookalu** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 12:53 am

Have you watched him on defense?

three2theD · Post #4 » by **three2theD** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 12:54 am

snomeister wrote:Better be ready to eat your words. Kid is perfectly suited for the NBA, definitely not college ball. Quick like a cat and flies like a bird.

Yeah, but does he have the skill?? James White was quick as a cat and flied like a bird, too.

DK-All Day · Post #5 » by **DK-All Day** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 12:55 am

Disagree. The GM who passes on Wiggins will be doing a ESPN:30 for 30 and explaining why he passed on Wiggins. He will be a great fit in the NBA. Worst-Case scenario is a player like DeMar DeRozan impact-wise.

three2theD · Post #6 » by **three2theD** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 12:56 am

Choker wrote:Have you watched him on defense?

I've seen him play about 4 times. I haven't really studied him on defense. Is that his calling card?

three2theD · Post #7 » by **three2theD** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:00 am

DK-All Day wrote:Disagree. The GM who passes on Wiggins will be doing a ESPN:30 for 30 and explaining why he passed on Wiggins. He will be a great fit in the NBA. Worst-Case scenario is a player like DeMar DeRozan impact-wise.

If he becomes Demar DeRozan that would certainly be a bi disappointment, considering he's projected to go top 3, and they have been hyping him as the next great player since his H.S. days.

Case2012 · Post #8 » by **Case2012** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:02 am

Worst case, he's Harrison Barnes.

Extreme best case, he's Tmac.

Kabookalu · Post #9 » by **Kabookalu** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:02 am

three2theD wrote:I've seen him play about 4 times. I haven't really studied him on defense. Is that his calling card?

It might not be the most exciting comparison but think of Terrence Ross, except longer, stronger, quicker, and a better motor. He has DPOY like potential.

TheGameWinner · Post #10 » by **TheGameWinner** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:04 am

Worst case, Rudy Gay

three2theD · Post #11 » by **three2theD** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:04 am

Case2012 wrote:Worst case, he's Harrison Barnes.

Extreme best case, he's Tmac.

I don't know, man, T-Mac's skills were of the charts.

Edug27 · Post #12 » by **Edug27** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:05 am

I see a lot of Paul George in his game. It took Paul George a couple years in the NBA to really break out, so I expect the same from Wiggins. A George/Wade combination is what I see .. But time will tell.

mademan · Post #13 » by **mademan** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:05 am

Dude will almost certainly be an elite level defender at the NBA level. His athleticism + defensive extincts are phenomnal. I think his worst case scenario is this years version of Paul George.

Atmanne · Post #14 » by **Atmanne** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:16 am

mademan wrote:Dude will almost certainly be an elite level defender at the NBA level. His athleticism + defensive extincts are phenomnal. I think his worst case scenario is this years version of Paul George.

Paul George is absolutely not the worst case scenario. This is why I think he's being overrated. I keep seeing stuff like "worst case PG, best case T-Mac." No guarantee he'll be able to shoot threes like Paul. Jimmy Butler is the worst case scenario, maybe.

three2theD · Post #15 » by **three2theD** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:19 am

Atmanne wrote:
mademan wrote:Dude will almost certainly be an elite level defender at the NBA level. His athleticism + defensive extincts are phenomnal. I think his worst case scenario is this years version of Paul George.

Paul George is absolutely not the worst case scenario. This is why I think he's being overrated. I keep seeing stuff like "worst case PG, best case T-Mac." No guarantee he'll be able to shoot threes like Paul. Jimmy Butler is the worst case scenario, maybe.

Paul George might not be that great a player, but he can shoot, pass, has handles and has a ton of moves. Haven't seen that kind of skill with Wiggins.

Atmanne · Post #16 » by **Atmanne** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:21 am

three2theD wrote:
Atmanne wrote:
mademan wrote:Dude will almost certainly be an elite level defender at the NBA level. His athleticism + defensive extincts are phenomnal. I think his worst case scenario is this years version of Paul George.

Paul George is absolutely not the worst case scenario. This is why I think he's being overrated. I keep seeing stuff like "worst case PG, best case T-Mac." No guarantee he'll be able to shoot threes like Paul. Jimmy Butler is the worst case scenario, maybe.

Paul George might not be that great a player, but he can shoot, pass, has handles and has a ton of moves. Haven't seen that kind of skill with Wiggins.

I agree. I'm saying Wiggins' floor is lower than Paul George

three2theD · Post #17 » by **three2theD** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:24 am

Atmanne wrote:
three2theD wrote:
Atmanne wrote:
Paul George is absolutely not the worst case scenario. This is why I think he's being overrated. I keep seeing stuff like "worst case PG, best case T-Mac." No guarantee he'll be able to shoot threes like Paul. Jimmy Butler is the worst case scenario, maybe.

Paul George might not be that great a player, but he can shoot, pass, has handles and has a ton of moves. Haven't seen that kind of skill with Wiggins.

I agree. I'm saying Wiggins' floor is lower than Paul George

I know. I was supporting your argument.

Atmanne · Post #18 » by **Atmanne** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:30 am

Ah. My bad

snomeister · Post #19 » by **snomeister** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 1:54 am

three2theD wrote:
Atmanne wrote:
mademan wrote:Dude will almost certainly be an elite level defender at the NBA level. His athleticism + defensive extincts are phenomnal. I think his worst case scenario is this years version of Paul George.

Paul George is absolutely not the worst case scenario. This is why I think he's being overrated. I keep seeing stuff like "worst case PG, best case T-Mac." No guarantee he'll be able to shoot threes like Paul. Jimmy Butler is the worst case scenario, maybe.

Paul George might not be that great a player, but he can shoot, pass, has handles and has a ton of moves. Haven't seen that kind of skill with Wiggins.

Didn't know George was so polished as a college freshman...

tidho · Post #20 » by **tidho** » Mon Mar 3, 2014 2:01 am

He's got all the tools, but we see pretty frequently that this doesn't always lead to stardom.
Six TOs in yesterday's game - yikes.

...sure would draft him if I had the opportunity though.