OT: Andrew Wiggins Discussion Thread

Post #541 » by **Undefeated** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:22 pm

Realize that Wiggins is playing with a lot of talent on KU; Perry Ellis, Wayne Selden, and Joel Embiid.

Duke doesn't have anywhere near the talent that KU has and their offense relies on Jabari and Rodney Hood. Even when Rodney Hood goes cold Duke can only rely on Jabari like they did depending on him to get them clutch buckets against 'Bama last night so he has more opportunities to shine.

Kentucky is supposed to be unbeatable, but they've been exposed. The Harrison twins, Alex Poythress, and James Young have been very inconsistent and underwhelming. So of course Randle has to pick up the scoring slack much like Jabari at Duke.

What I will say is that Wiggins does lack a lot of polish in his game.

fredericklove · Post #542 » by **fredericklove** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:24 pm

There u go wiggy

Randle McMurphy · Post #543 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:25 pm

Griff83 wrote:Give me one game where hes dominated like either Parker, Smart or Randle have?

For such a hyped #1 overall prospect hes been very underwhelming.

He plays a completely different role for his team than each of those players. And he's played that role very well.

Thespianoid · Post #544 » by **Thespianoid** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:27 pm

I dislike how the Kansas offense uses their wings. Parks them at the 3PT line and uses them as ball swingers or 3PT shooters. No P&R, no curls, very little player movement.

I understand the reasoning in not changing a working system, but why would you utilize athletic wings (Wiggins/Selden) like that?

LoveMyRaps · Post #545 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:28 pm

YESSSSSSS WIGGINS

fredericklove · Post #546 » by **fredericklove** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:28 pm

There you go again, Wiggy.

Ragnar0k · Post #547 » by **Ragnar0k** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:29 pm

Wiggins taking ovah! (wait did he get a hand on that lob? lol)

Thespianoid · Post #548 » by **Thespianoid** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:29 pm

Finally they decide to have some player movement on offense. Good plays.

fredericklove · Post #549 » by **fredericklove** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:30 pm

If Wiggy plays for Duke in Jabari's role with all the shooters spreading the floor around him, he'd dominate in similar ways, even w/ less developed skills.

TheLastTimeLord · Post #550 » by **TheLastTimeLord** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:33 pm

3 steals for Wiggins tonight! Defensive beast

Thespianoid · Post #551 » by **Thespianoid** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:35 pm

Nice attack off the kick out. Don't settle for the jumpshot.

fredericklove · Post #552 » by **fredericklove** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:38 pm

Selden can slash using that blink of explosive quickness, I'm even more impressed w/ that body control.

Maple Jordan · Post #553 » by **Maple Jordan** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:51 pm

Wiggins hasn't had one good game yet he still is averaging 17 a game

Ragnar0k · Post #554 » by **Ragnar0k** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:51 pm

It's brutal for Wigs that he's gotta play 3 games in 3 days (potentially) while sick. Still finished with 17 (season avg so far)

Good game by the rest of the team, particularly Embiid and Mason.

Ragnar0k · Post #555 » by **Ragnar0k** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:52 pm

Maple Jordan wrote:Wiggins hasn't had one good game yet he still is averaging 17 a game

sign of a natural scorer.

Randle McMurphy · Post #556 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:52 pm

Wiggins was apparently sick and looked it. But he came through down the stretch for them. I thought Embiid was KU's best player once again when he was actually on the court, though. Mason was also good.

ATLTimekeeper · Post #557 » by **ATLTimekeeper** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:01 pm

Looks like I missed all his scoring at the end. Agree that Embiid was their best player today (of the 3/4 game I saw). Each game I see a flash of something new with him. Today he made two really difficult finishes; one on a reverse and the other a quick catch and lay-in with his off-hand on the fast-break.

Randle McMurphy · Post #558 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:07 pm

ATLTimekeeper wrote:Looks like I missed all his scoring at the end. Agree that Embiid was their best player today (of the 3/4 game I saw). Each game I see a flash of something new with him. Today he made two really difficult finishes; one on a reverse and the other a quick catch and lay-in with his off-hand on the fast-break.

Just an amazing athlete for his size. Great hands and feel too. Got in some foul trouble today which limited his minutes, but he's going to be starting for KU very soon.

Post #559 » by **5DOM** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:15 pm

Embiid's definitely athletically gifted, but I'm most impressed by his intelligence. He keeps the game simple but it's very elegant ironically.

A roc 23 · Post #560 » by **A roc 23** » Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:16 pm

Lets trade away the current team for picks to grab the Kansas kids.

Imagine a trio of Wiggins, Seldon, Embiid going forward. I'd trade Val for Embiid.