Muzbar wrote:I saw, what I think, is a very good comparison for Cooper Flagg (game wise).
Pascal Siakam.
That’s not a generational talent. Hell that’s not even a superstar.
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Muzbar wrote:I saw, what I think, is a very good comparison for Cooper Flagg (game wise).
Pascal Siakam.
WindyCityBorn wrote:Muzbar wrote:I saw, what I think, is a very good comparison for Cooper Flagg (game wise).
Pascal Siakam.
That’s not a generational talent. Hell that’s not even a superstar.
Muzbar wrote:I saw, what I think, is a very good comparison for Cooper Flagg (game wise).
Pascal Siakam.
Almost Retired wrote:Jcool0 wrote:
And to think the kid doesn't even turn 18 until December 21st. He plays with such poise and has such a well rounded game.
Muzbar wrote:WindyCityBorn wrote:Muzbar wrote:I saw, what I think, is a very good comparison for Cooper Flagg (game wise).
Pascal Siakam.
That’s not a generational talent. Hell that’s not even a superstar.
First of all it's just a comparison. Secondly, Cooper Flagg isn't a generational talent anyways, no one in this draft is.
Siakam may not be a 'superstar' but he is a star 2 way player.
WindyCityBorn wrote:Muzbar wrote:WindyCityBorn wrote:
That’s not a generational talent. Hell that’s not even a superstar.
First of all it's just a comparison. Secondly, Cooper Flagg isn't a generational talent anyways, no one in this draft is.
Siakam may not be a 'superstar' but he is a star 2 way player.
Since when did this draft stop having generational talent? I was told there were 4 or 5 guys with franchise talent potential.
DuckIII wrote:WindyCityBorn wrote:Muzbar wrote:First of all it's just a comparison. Secondly, Cooper Flagg isn't a generational talent anyways, no one in this draft is.
Siakam may not be a 'superstar' but he is a star 2 way player.
Since when did this draft stop having generational talent? I was told there were 4 or 5 guys with franchise talent potential.
Could be semantics. I don't use franchise talent and generational talent interchangeably. I almost never say generational talent about a prospect. LeBron. Luka. Wemby. I think that's probably about it since the 2000s for me (when referring to them pre-draft). Franchise talent? There's almost always a few of those in every draft as a matter of prospect evaluations.
MrSparkle wrote:Obviously Flag isn't a AAA prospect like Lebron or Zion (who's had a disappointing career, but was pretty much an all-star out the gate), but fool's me if he isn't ready to play NBA impact minutes like a rookie Chet, Paolo, Edwards, etc. He looks NBA ready- defense and offense. No coach is gonna ice him if he struggles shooting from the arc (not even Billy!). His FG% is so far a point of concern (the generational vibes have simmered off), but fact is he's high IQ, all-around high skilled (especially as a ball-handler) and defensively active.
But honestly, I also like the other top-5 (even 6?) prospects. There's always a 50% hit rate even in good drafts, but come on... This team would be thrilled to have a high-IQ, NBA-ready rookie. We've had some real duds and slow learners.
WindyCityBorn wrote:MrSparkle wrote:Obviously Flag isn't a AAA prospect like Lebron or Zion (who's had a disappointing career, but was pretty much an all-star out the gate), but fool's me if he isn't ready to play NBA impact minutes like a rookie Chet, Paolo, Edwards, etc. He looks NBA ready- defense and offense. No coach is gonna ice him if he struggles shooting from the arc (not even Billy!). His FG% is so far a point of concern (the generational vibes have simmered off), but fact is he's high IQ, all-around high skilled (especially as a ball-handler) and defensively active.
But honestly, I also like the other top-5 (even 6?) prospects. There's always a 50% hit rate even in good drafts, but come on... This team would be thrilled to have a high-IQ, NBA-ready rookie. We've had some real duds and slow learners.
I would consider Edwards a superstar and just a tier below generational talent. I wouldn’t be shocked if he ends up top 5 shooting guard of all-time. He’s way above the other guys you list with him.
WindyCityBorn wrote:MrSparkle wrote:Obviously Flag isn't a AAA prospect like Lebron or Zion (who's had a disappointing career, but was pretty much an all-star out the gate), but fool's me if he isn't ready to play NBA impact minutes like a rookie Chet, Paolo, Edwards, etc. He looks NBA ready- defense and offense. No coach is gonna ice him if he struggles shooting from the arc (not even Billy!). His FG% is so far a point of concern (the generational vibes have simmered off), but fact is he's high IQ, all-around high skilled (especially as a ball-handler) and defensively active.
But honestly, I also like the other top-5 (even 6?) prospects. There's always a 50% hit rate even in good drafts, but come on... This team would be thrilled to have a high-IQ, NBA-ready rookie. We've had some real duds and slow learners.
I would consider Edwards a superstar and just a tier below generational talent. I wouldn’t be shocked if he ends up top 5 shooting guard of all-time. He’s way above the other guys you list with him.
DuckIII wrote:WindyCityBorn wrote:MrSparkle wrote:Obviously Flag isn't a AAA prospect like Lebron or Zion (who's had a disappointing career, but was pretty much an all-star out the gate), but fool's me if he isn't ready to play NBA impact minutes like a rookie Chet, Paolo, Edwards, etc. He looks NBA ready- defense and offense. No coach is gonna ice him if he struggles shooting from the arc (not even Billy!). His FG% is so far a point of concern (the generational vibes have simmered off), but fact is he's high IQ, all-around high skilled (especially as a ball-handler) and defensively active.
But honestly, I also like the other top-5 (even 6?) prospects. There's always a 50% hit rate even in good drafts, but come on... This team would be thrilled to have a high-IQ, NBA-ready rookie. We've had some real duds and slow learners.
I would consider Edwards a superstar and just a tier below generational talent. I wouldn’t be shocked if he ends up top 5 shooting guard of all-time. He’s way above the other guys you list with him.
Edwards could prove himself to be a generational talent and one of the greatest shooting guards of all time. But he was not considered a generational talent as a prospect.
WindyCityBorn wrote:Muzbar wrote:WindyCityBorn wrote:
That’s not a generational talent. Hell that’s not even a superstar.
First of all it's just a comparison. Secondly, Cooper Flagg isn't a generational talent anyways, no one in this draft is.
Siakam may not be a 'superstar' but he is a star 2 way player.
Since when did this draft stop having generational talent? I was told there were 4 or 5 guys with franchise talent potential.
Rose2Boozer wrote:Let's not overlook the fact that Cooper Flagg reclassified. He should be dominating at the high school level this season.
Rose2Boozer wrote:Let's not overlook the fact that Cooper Flagg reclassified. He should be dominating at the high school level this season.
AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:Rose2Boozer wrote:Let's not overlook the fact that Cooper Flagg reclassified. He should be dominating at the high school level this season.
I don’t think anyone could forget. Age/experience have become central to his case for #1.