Wes Iwundu

[magicman112]

Really impressed with Wes especially after I called him a scrub in summer league this year. If he keeps hitting shots and learns to pass out of his sometimes overly aggressive drives, he'll be a great 7/8th guy off the bench for a long time.

He did look pretty bad in summer league he couldn't even hold on the the ball then.

[NBlue]

Really impressed with Wes especially after I called him a scrub in summer league this year. If he keeps hitting shots and learns to pass out of his sometimes overly aggressive drives, he'll be a great 7/8th guy off the bench for a long time.

He did look pretty bad in summer league he couldn't even hold on the the ball then.

Agree 100%. Coming out of summer league I thought there was a chance he might not even make the team. But there were at least 2-3 games during the season that I felt without Wes we don't win. I'm really proud of him and all the work he has put in (and you have to give massive credit to the coaching staff as well).

[yoyojw17]

Iwundu can guard the 1-4 positions. He's become very reliable finishing at the basket, immense improvement from a year ago. And yep, he's hitting shots now. Didn't look scared yesterday.

And let's not forget.... he's only in his second season. Still not capped out on what he can be. He's the type of player that can be plugged in without the fear of him deviating from the plan. Might sound like something minimal... but it sure helps keeping your ducks in a row when making lineups

[fklt]

Poppycock.

Wes has come on strong over the second half of the season. Reminder that he remains just a second year player who upped his 3 point shooting to 37% (admittedly on low volume) and whose hustle and spirit have been infectious on this team. Wes's minutes have increased as the season has moved along from about 16 in the early season to a relatively consistent 20 per game in February and March (and into April). That's due to his consistent effort on defense and his shot improving. I hate to break this to you -- but Wes this year has been more impactful for the Magic was than Mario has ever been for any team.

Regarding Toronto, he got the first-time-in-the-playoffs whistle against him on 3 fouls in the first half in 4 minutes -- all of which were either highly questionable or just awful calls. I thought he played generally well in the game -- hit a 3 had a steal and made both of his free throws. Kawhi got a star call against him and the other 2 fouls were very questionable charges.

Feel free to continue to hate on Iwundu but, from my perspective, his performances have been generally impressive and I have personally been inspired by all the work he has put into each game.

Probably you used to say the same thing about Bruce Bowen when the Spurs were winning a lot of NBA Championships, right?

everything that can go well for orlando is going well right now, I feel like 6 years of build up finally amounted to something. it's a unique joy that I can only share with you guys, so don't want piss on anyone's appreciation for anyone at this moment. i just happen to think he is another passer by (older than gordon) that we'll soon forget. let's carry on.