Better prospect: Banchero vs Wagner
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Better prospect: Banchero vs Wagner
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Re: Better prospect: Banchero vs Wagner
Wagner is better now and seems to understand basketball better; Banchero seems to be the more impressive physical specimen with the higher ceiling which would make him the higher trade value.
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Banchero was probably better coming out of college into the league. I think Franz’ floor is better due to his better off-ball skillset and shooting, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Paolo has the higher ceiling of the tandem.
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I have Banchero as the better prospect. Wagner currently the better player, but not in a role that scales all that high, and I don't see much capability beyond that role. If Banchero can figure out how to scale up his efficiency in the coming years he could be a very good player.
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