Rookie Retrospective: Wesley Johnson

[Breakdown777]

I don't have many complaints with Wes. I'm really glad we have him on this team.
-It seems like the coaching staff may be grooming him to be more focused on defense...which is a beautiful thing. D for the most part is harder to learn at the NBA level, so having him work on a few facets at a time doesn't bother me. I'd hope the coaching staffs' and his personal goals for next season are something like this:
1. Not being so soft/timid. Fighting through screens. Driving the lane. Overall aggressiveness.
2. Handles.

Wes seems like he's very smart and dedicated. I'm sure he'll continue to improve and become a fine starter in this league. Here's hoping the dreaded sophomore curse doesn't rear it's ugly head next year.

[re49gb_2gho32fp]

Very nice player. Really like him and his potential, wish he was on the blazers. I don't think Minnesota should mourn the loss of the 2nd pick. Johnson is bigger, longer, more athletic than Turner and i doubt turner will have a better career.

[Grits n Gravy]

I like Johnson's passive minded game play sometimes. It can be frustrating but he really does look for the pass. It's kinda nice. At the same time turning a guy with those athletic gifts into a standstill shooter is a crime

yeah i think it was 2 game ago, maybe last game....wes went baseline and could have taken it all the way in and dunked or at least drawn a foul, but he kicked it back out...he needs to get a bit more aggressive and back himself and his althletic ability more. if wes develops a bit more assertiveness and a slashing game over the next year or so, he is gonna be incredibly dangerous. people already have to respect and honour his jump shot and 3 point shot a lot, and this will set up drive's and drive and dish opportunities....i really hope this is a focus for wes and the coaching staff.