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Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Mr. Dominant, Oct 3, 2025.

  1. astrosrule

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    Haha that's true, he did make an allstar team b/c he was on the warriors. Obviously it was a complete joke and not remotely deserving but he did technically make one. I would personally rather draft bennett than wiggins because you can just cut bait on bennett where as wiggins will drag down your franchise for years. I don't really think the jury is out on flagg though, like i would be SHOCKED if he's not at the very least a star. If he's not as good as peak wiggins by the end of his rookie year that would also be stunning to me, i think people just vastly underrate how important and impactful basketball IQ and understanding can be.
     
  2. Mr. Dominant

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    He’s looking good on defense but not looking to score at all. Let’s see how the game continues.
     
  3. ChillyPete32

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    Wiggins’ career is below median for a #1 pick. Probably more 25th-35th percentile or so, but that’s in part how you would rate compared to someone like Ben Simmons who had higher highs but not a long career as a solid but unspectacular player. Either way definitely not a total bust like Fultz, Bennett, Kwame, and Olowakandi.

    For median #1 I’m thinking at least 2/3 all star games and at least sniffing consideration for an all nba team at some point.
     
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  4. daywalker02

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    Dylan Harper is looking to get the Crown.....also Edgecombe who is already playing like Kobe.

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  5. robbie380

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    Inside the NBA crew was right he needs to be playing off ball and not point. He looks good though and I like his attitude.
     
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    Cooper was the worst player on the court yesterday. Looked awful and absolutely not ready for a starting spot on a competing team. If they want to start him then fine but trade Davis and Kyrie for assets and just tank the year.
     
  7. glimmertwins

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    Despite the bad game, I'm all in on Cooper - guy is significantly better on offense than I originally thought(and probably a little worse defensively than what I thought). I do feel a bit like Cooper, Wemby, and Amen are the best young players out there right now and while that's amazing - it's also going to be a blood bath in the West in the coming years and I'm a little worried about Wemby being in the way of the next Rocket dynasty.
     
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    Hopefully he continues to fail. Want the worse for the Mavs
     
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  10. The Hunted

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    I think Cooper was injured today.
     
  11. A_3PO

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    At this rate, he'll finish 3rd or at best 4th for ROY.
     
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    Tall & White Reed Sheppard
     
  13. Mr. Dominant

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    If Sheppard had Flaggs height, he would be a super star.
     
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    So far...VJ winning it anyways
     
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    Coopers first 6 nba games

    looks like

    4th year 35M Jalen's first playoff series

    "Steph & Podz are a bad matchup"
     
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  17. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    Perhaps I'm in the minority, but I think Cooper has looked really solid. He's actually exceeded my expectations a bit. His defense is solid, his splits are decent, etc. I think people underestimate just how young he is - he's a year and a half younger than Edgecombe, 4 years younger than Amen. Basically, he looks like he belongs in the NBA, and that is an exceedingly rare trait for an 18 year old.
     
  18. daywalker02

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    That is fair.

     
  19. MystikArkitect

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    Jalen cant even defend Draya what chance does he have against Draymond.
     
  20. Mr. Dominant

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    I stand by this.
     

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