Tennessee Tech Postgame Report

#76
#76
If I had the number 1 pick in the draft I'd pick Parker over everyone. Parker, Wiggins, Smart, Randle in that order.
 
#77
#77
Stoked4Zo said:
If I had the number 1 pick in the draft I'd pick Parker over everyone. Parker, Wiggins, Smart, Randle in that order.
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Are you drafting Wigigns on potential or current game? Cause I think I could make a case for him being the last name on that list right now. JMO
 
#78
#78
If I was going potential, Wiggins, Randle, Parker, Smart.
If I was drafting for someone to start right now, Parker, Randle, Smart, Wiggins. IMO
 
#79
#79
BadJerry20 said:
If I was going potential, Wiggins, Randle, Parker, Smart.
If I was drafting for someone to start right now, Parker, Randle, Smart, Wiggins. IMO
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Agree. This probably won't be a popular opinion but I would draft McGary b4 Wiggins right now. Not hating on the kid at all, I just don't think he is ready yet.
 
#80
#80
Parker and Smart would be top 2 for me. Randle and Wiggins are guys with tons of potential, but Parker and Smart look like sure things right now. The leadership of Smart can't be undervalued if you wanna be a winner.
 
#81
#81
Randle, Parker, Smart, and Wiggins.

Right now IMO
 
#82
#82
I must also admit that I have trouble seeing the potential in 2 guards and small forwards. I guess NBA GM's do too judging by how they have selected player the last 10 years or so.....
 
#83
#83
Either way if you get a top 5 pick this year you are getting a potential all star. That's why I think there is so many teams doing so awful this year because they are tanking. Just saw that the Raptors are thinking about trading Rudy Gay to the Kings for pretty much nothing. My theory is they are wanting to tank and go after Wiggins since he is Canadian and would sell a crazy amount of tickets. Just a theory though lol.
 
#84
#84
I think wiggins never lives up to the hype, will be lucky if he's a NBA 6th man. (Not that there's anything wrong with that).
 
#85
#85
bleedingTNorange said:
I think wiggins never lives up to the hype, will be lucky if he's a NBA 6th man. (Not that there's anything wrong with that).
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I feel like its still too early to decide, just like how its too early to decide if Stokes gets drafted or not. Idk just my thoughts.
 
#87
#87
In no way shape or form am I saying that Wiggins will be the next LBJ...but they do have a similar style of play. I think Wiggins will develop a little slower and will need probably a few more years to develop in the league, where-as LBJ dominated from his very 1st game. Kobe will be pretty much done by then. It will be time for the next generation of stars to rise up (LBJ, Durant, Paul George, Westbrook, Hardin, Irving, Davis, etc to stand up and then the rookies Parker, Wiggins, Randle to enter the league.) Some HOFers will be retiring or retired (Kobe, Duncan, Parker, Dirk, Pierce, Wade, KG, Nash, etc.)

The past couple of classes don't have that certain star power to replace all of those guys (maybe Davis, Lillard, Drummond, MCW) can come close but what is really going to stock the talent back up and add stars back into the league is this 2014 class. The best class since the Kobe, AI, Nash class and then the 2003 LBJ & Melo class.

Growing up learning the game of basketball I'm going to miss that generation of players (the Kobe's, Duncan's, etc.) I didn't get to see the greats like Bird and Magic, and only part of MJ's career, so yeah it is a little sad to see some of these players retire. But I'm excited to see LBJ vs KD battle it out and take over the league and be in charge and see these young players like Harden, Paul George, Irving, all shine then watch this 2014 class grow up together. I think the NBA is in a transition period and it's a little down this year but I'm really excited to see it pick back up next year!
 
#88
#88
Also I see a lot of LBJ/Wiggins comparisons and a lot people say how small wiggins is and he needs to gain some weight, just a little reminder...

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#89
#89
I see nothing in his game that reminds me of LeBron to be honest.

Honestly he looks like a Paul George clone with Jabari being Carmelo if Melo had a basketball IQ.
 
#90
#90
I know my opinion isn't popular, but it's my opinion. I don't think wiggins will be a multiple time NBA all star, but that's jmo.
 
#91
#91
zjcvols said:
I see nothing in his game that reminds me of LeBron to be honest.

Honestly he looks like a Paul George clone with Jabari being Carmelo if Melo had a basketball IQ.
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Yup Jabari is Paul Pierce/ Melo mix. He's going to be a complete player.
 
#92
#92
bleedingTNorange said:
I know my opinion isn't popular, but it's my opinion. I don't think wiggins will be a multiple time NBA all star, but that's jmo.
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Why? He's 18 years old, can jump out of the gym, can shoot the ball anywhere on the court, is a defensive menace at 6'8 with a 6'11 wingspan.
 
#93
#93
zjcvols said:
Why? He's 18 years old, can jump out of the gym, can shoot the ball anywhere on the court, is a defensive menace at 6'8 with a 6'11 wingspan.
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He's a 30% 3 point shooter, and that's what 3 feet closer than NBA? He's not dominating other college players, I have a hard time seeing him dominating NBA players, but that's just me.

I just feel like I've heard the same thing before, crazy athleticism, never before seen potential, but doesn't pan out. Wiggins benefited greatly from playing with Ennis, people are now starting to realize that.

This time last year wiggins was the next best thing to God himself and was the sure fire number 1 pick regardless of class....now he may not even be the first player drafted off of his own team.
 
#94
#94
bleedingTNorange said:
He's a 30% 3 point shooter, and that's what 3 feet closer than NBA? He's not dominating other college players, I have a hard time seeing him dominating NBA players, but that's just me.

I just feel like I've heard the same thing before, crazy athleticism, never before seen potential, but doesn't pan out. Wiggins benefited greatly from playing with Ennis, people are now starting to realize that.

This time last year wiggins was the next best thing to God himself and was the sure fire number 1 pick regardless of class....now he may not even be the first player drafted off of his own team.
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He's playing on a team replacing five starters. He's putting up 15 a game. He's a defensive beast. Remember what he did to Duke.

I don't know if he's going to be an NBA superstar, but to say he will be lucky to be an NBA 6th man is absolute lunacy.
 
#95
#95
zjcvols said:
He's playing on a team replacing five starters. He's putting up 15 a game. He's a defensive beast. Remember what he did to Duke.

I don't know if he's going to be an NBA superstar, but to say he will be lucky to be an NBA 6th man is absolute lunacy.
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I like him, just have thought he was overrated since day 1 and so far I've been right. 6th man may have been a bit harsh, but I stick to what I last said, I don't see him as a multiple time all star.
 
#96
#96
bleedingTNorange said:
I like him, just have thought he was overrated since day 1 and so far I've been right. 6th man may have been a bit harsh, but I stick to what I last said, I don't see him as a multiple time all star.
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15/5 on 51% shooting while playing great D is overrated?

He's playing up to expectations.
 
#97
#97
zjcvols said:
15/5 on 51% shooting while playing great D is overrated?

He's playing up to expectations.
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It's perception. He's getting outplayed by the other 2 big time freshman. He's hyper athletic but I'm not sure about his shooting ability. I just feel like 15-5 is low for all the hype there was around him.
 
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#98
#98
15 ppg 1 assist, 5 rebounds, .6 blocks, 1.1 steals shooting 51-33-66

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22 ppg 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.6 blocks, 1 steal shooting 55-47-73

Yes, wiggins was a little overrated. Doesn't mean he won't be great in the NBA but compare his numbers to Parker and it's not close. Wiggins has a lot of work to do before he can dominate in the NBA.
 
#99
#99
CAVol said:
It's perception. He's getting outplayed by the other 2 big time freshman. He's hyper athletic but I'm not sure about his shooting ability. I just feel like 15-5 is low for all the hype there was around him.
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Absolutley. And my perception is anybody that is likely to become an NBA star shouldn't be getting 30+ minutes and putting up 6 pts against UTEP. He also played 30+ against Villanova and put in 10 pts. As for being able to shoot it from anywhere on the court, I don't see how somebody can come to that conclusion from a 7-21 stat-line.? I gotta go w/ you and bleed on this 1.
 
#100
#100
CAVol said:
15 ppg 1 assist, 5 rebounds, .6 blocks, 1.1 steals shooting 51-33-66

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22 ppg 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.6 blocks, 1 steal shooting 55-47-73

Yes, wiggins was a little overrated. Doesn't mean he won't be great in the NBA but compare his numbers to Parker and it's not close. Wiggins has a lot of work to do before he can dominate in the NBA.
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