verbal8 wrote:At least as important as his raw numbers, will be his efficiency and defense. I hope and expect that both will improve.
It would be great if his production was similar to Chris Paul's second year(I don't expect quite the 3 pt of FT percentage)
.437 FG%
.350 3pFG%
.818 FT%
17.3 PPG
8.9 Assists
1.8 Steals
Baron Davis has had seasons close to the raw numbers in the thread, but they have only helped his fantasy teams.
Even if his offensive numbers improve more than what one might expect
from growth and experience, I think Verbal is dead on when he mentions
the importance of him becoming a stronger/better/smarter defensive player.
Quite a few opp PGs lit him up as a rook. Of course the NBA is rife with
amazingly talented PGs but you got to hold them in check to a certain extent.
Perhaps one way he will be able to do that is to get opp PGs in foul trouble
more frequently. I still see the best case scenario for JW to become a hybrid
of AI and The Glove with their respective levels of productions.
If he can do that, he's a HOFer. Wizard fans will or ought to be really
happy with that should it come to pass.