Wembanyama. I'm concerned

The Master · Post #681 » by **The Master** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:03 pm

ItsDanger wrote:It's interesting that he hasn't really racked up a lot of fouls as a rookie shot blocker.

He's kind of AD-esque (who's never had any consistent foul trouble issues in his career) in terms of his movement, not reacting to pump fakes or contesting for no reason - but he's also a tier better athlete, lol.

Wargreymon · Post #682 » by **Wargreymon** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:16 pm

Thread title needs to be changed to one of the following:
"Wembanyama. I'm concerned he might be the GOAT"
"Wembanyama. I'm not concerned"
"Wembanyama. I'm concerned how this will impact LeBron's legacy"

Woodsanity · Post #683 » by **Woodsanity** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:17 pm

My only major concern was his health but the Spurs are the best team to manage his minutes and keep him healthy.

Dude is an alien.

Cavsfansince84 · Post #684 » by **Cavsfansince84** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:42 pm

ItsDanger wrote:It's interesting that he hasn't really racked up a lot of fouls as a rookie shot blocker.

It's because he doesn't have to jump much or lean into guys in order to block. He can also take angles that almost no other player in the league can after the ball leaves a guy's hand.

ShootersShoot · Post #685 » by **ShootersShoot** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:53 pm

JustBuzzin wrote:You guys over hyped Wemby.

He's not a generational player. LeBron was generational. Shaq was generational.

Look at those guys in their rookie season they dominated from jump. Wemby is more of a project if surrounded by talent he could be special.

Lebron averaged 48.8% TS as a rookie...

Meat · Post #686 » by **Meat** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:57 pm

I just keep thinking, this is the worst he’ll ever be

shotsquatch · Post #687 » by **shotsquatch** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:11 pm

Meat wrote:I just keep thinking, this is the worst he’ll ever be

Exactly.

Another way to look at it: He's this good after only playing 24 hours of NBA basketball (1,454 total minutes played).

Post #688 » by **tsherkin** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:41 pm

ShootersShoot wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:You guys over hyped Wemby.

He's not a generational player. LeBron was generational. Shaq was generational.

Look at those guys in their rookie season they dominated from jump. Wemby is more of a project if surrounded by talent he could be special.

Lebron averaged 48.8% TS as a rookie...

Yeah, I mean generational is almost an after-the-fact thing. Lebron wasn't a good scorer as a rookie, nor was Durant. They both flashed outstanding potential, though. Shaq was insane as a rookie. He was better than Lebron, but also several years older as well.

Wemby is in the middle of only the like 8th season in league history of 50+ GP, 20+ mpg and 9.5%+ BLK%, AND he's showing great rebounding and passing on top of that, while not getting into wild foul trouble... which is pretty insane. He's very specifically and clearly a generational talent.

Bornstellar · Post #689 » by **Bornstellar** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:50 pm

ShootersShoot wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:You guys over hyped Wemby.

He's not a generational player. LeBron was generational. Shaq was generational.

Look at those guys in their rookie season they dominated from jump. Wemby is more of a project if surrounded by talent he could be special.

Lebron averaged 48.8% TS as a rookie...

His take is aging like milk :lol:

Post #690 » by **tsherkin** » Sat Feb 24, 2024 11:58 pm

Bornstellar wrote:
ShootersShoot wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:You guys over hyped Wemby.

He's not a generational player. LeBron was generational. Shaq was generational.

Look at those guys in their rookie season they dominated from jump. Wemby is more of a project if surrounded by talent he could be special.

Lebron averaged 48.8% TS as a rookie...

His take is aging like milk

It was never a sensible take.

tmorgan · Post #691 » by **tmorgan** » Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:06 am

I’ve gotten almost exactly what I expected from rookie VW. Defense is almost exactly where I thought it would be, offense is slightly better (tho FG% is slightly worse).

Following the path of those with superior talent that need more experience and strength. I expect 25/12/5 with 4 blocks next year in about 32 mpg. All-Star, All-NBA (2nd or 3rd team, depending on Embiid’s health), perhaps DPOY, Spurs around 35 wins.

Johnny Firpo · Post #692 » by **Johnny Firpo** » Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:14 pm

Myth wrote:So are we ready to talk about him as a DPOY candidate yet, or are the advanced metric folks still against it?

You know that defensive advanced stats love him, right?

DwayneSchintzus · Post #693 » by **DwayneSchintzus** » Fri Mar 1, 2024 4:20 am

Watch on YouTube

How's that ROY race lookin'?

Mk0 · Post #694 » by **Mk0** » Fri Mar 1, 2024 9:31 am

DwayneSchintzus wrote:

Watch on YouTube

How's that ROY race lookin'?

I hate yall so much
You lucky bastards
28/13/7/5blks and 5/7 from 3
Just disgusting

*Edited to add the statline. Like seriously. wtf.

WestGOAT · Post #695 » by **WestGOAT** » Fri Mar 1, 2024 9:38 am

Mk0 wrote:
DwayneSchintzus wrote:

Watch on YouTube

How's that ROY race lookin'?

I hate yall so much
You lucky f#cks
Disgusting

He genuinely seems to love San Antonio. Spurs are very lucky that he seems to have such a (mature) character in addition to being an Alien on the court.

Uncle Mxy · Post #696 » by **Uncle Mxy** » Fri Mar 1, 2024 10:08 am

He didn't drop 30 or get a triple-double last night. When will the disappointment end?

Post #697 » by **tsherkin** » Fri Mar 1, 2024 10:14 am

Uncle Mxy wrote:He didn't drop 30 or get a triple-double last night. When will the disappointment end?

Heh.

That said, he DID drop a 5x4 again, and shot exceptionally well from 3. And he had some epic blocks, including that last one on Chet. He's something else, man.

TheGOATRises007 · Post #698 » by **TheGOATRises007** » Fri Mar 1, 2024 11:11 am

GOAT potential

He's playing extremely well the past month or so

mcmurphy · Post #699 » by **mcmurphy** » Fri Mar 1, 2024 12:09 pm

ShootersShoot wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:You guys over hyped Wemby.

He's not a generational player. LeBron was generational. Shaq was generational.

Look at those guys in their rookie season they dominated from jump. Wemby is more of a project if surrounded by talent he could be special.

Lebron averaged 48.8% TS as a rookie...

KD 51.9% TS as rookie

r0drig0lac · Post #700 » by **r0drig0lac** » Fri Mar 1, 2024 12:24 pm

don't worry op