Can Andrew Wiggins be an all star next season ?

[veilside23]

He said that he would love to do that after winning rookie of the year. All star to Toronto is his goal...

Gotta love this kid :bowdown:

[Fallen Angel]

Only chance is getting voted in, maybe Drake and Beiber could do their magic to get their audience to vote for Wiggins.

Gonna be hard to compete with Durant, Griffin, Davis, and Gasol.

[midatlantic09]

Imo, he's too soft and beta-ish to ever become a truly elite NBA player. Seems to lack that "hunger" and passion for the game (his body language speaks volumes) in addition to being unable to create his own offense off the dribble and really lead a team with any regularity.

He's a nice player and will probably make a couple of All-Star games in his career, but I just don't see him becoming a truly dominate player like Kobe/Lebron/KD/Wade/Anthony Davis/Curry/Harden. Assuming KAT ends up in Minny, I see either him or Lavine becoming the true leader and go-to guy on that team, not Wiggins.

Also, many people overrate his rookie season. He put up solid numbers, but his overall efficiency was not good. The only reason his numbers were decent is because he's on a lousy team (someone has to shoot/score) and was able to play 36 minutes a night.

[Fallen Angel]

I saw him look like an NBA star against the Rockets that game Harden crossed up Rubio.

He'll garner a fanbase solely on his dunks and highlight plays

[BigTicket]

He plays in a very small market, on a team that is going to finish in the bottom 5, and he has to compete in the West, so I highly doubt he will make it.

[JohnMax]

He'll be stuck at his current level until he improves his ballhandling

[oarabbus]

Not in the West, not for 2-3 years.

[UK2K]

In the east probably.

Not in the west. Not for a while anyway.

[NBAplayoffs2001]

He'll be stuck at his current level until he improves his ballhandling

Ballhandling and decision making is what is keeping him from being a Rudy Gay to a perennial all star.

[iTare]

Imo, he's too soft and beta-ish to ever become a truly elite NBA player. Seems to lack that "hunger" and passion for the game (his body language speaks volumes) in addition to being unable to create his own offense off the dribble and really lead a team with any regularity.

He's a nice player and will probably make a couple of All-Star games in his career, but I just don't see him becoming a truly dominate player like Kobe/Lebron/KD/Wade/Anthony Davis/Curry/Harden. Assuming KAT ends up in Minny, I see either him or Lavine becoming the true leader and go-to guy on that team, not Wiggins.

Also, many people overrate his rookie season. He put up solid numbers, but his overall efficiency was not good. The only reason his numbers were decent is because he's on a lousy team (someone has to shoot/score) and was able to play 36 minutes a night.
Lmao.

[Clyde]

He has the talent, but wont have the wins...which counts for a lot.

[NBAplayoffs2001]

Imo, he's too soft and beta-ish to ever become a truly elite NBA player. Seems to lack that "hunger" and passion for the game (his body language speaks volumes) in addition to being unable to create his own offense off the dribble and really lead a team with any regularity.

He's a nice player and will probably make a couple of All-Star games in his career, but I just don't see him becoming a truly dominate player like Kobe/Lebron/KD/Wade/Anthony Davis/Curry/Harden. Assuming KAT ends up in Minny, I see either him or Lavine becoming the true leader and go-to guy on that team, not Wiggins.

Also, many people overrate his rookie season. He put up solid numbers, but his overall efficiency was not good. The only reason his numbers were decent is because he's on a lousy team (someone has to shoot/score) and was able to play 36 minutes a night.

I think we found Cocaine80s alt.

[bdreason]

In the West? Not likely. Give him a couple years.

[KNOW1EDGE]

Anyone who says he can't create his own shot has never seen a Timberwolves game. The kids step back jumper is incredible.

He has a chance to be an all-star very soon, just the West js so stacked I don't know who he could beat out, unless he has an incredible season and the Wolves are in playoff contention.

But I see superstar in his future. Needs to work in his handles. But his athleticism, his shot, his slashing ability, his ability to finish at the rim with contact is very, very impressive and he's only like 20 years old.

Dude is going to blow up

[FireDavidKahn]

Imo, he's too soft and beta-ish to ever become a truly elite NBA player. Seems to lack that "hunger" and passion for the game (his body language speaks volumes) in addition to being unable to create his own offense off the dribble and really lead a team with any regularity.

He's a nice player and will probably make a couple of All-Star games in his career, but I just don't see him becoming a truly dominate player like Kobe/Lebron/KD/Wade/Anthony Davis/Curry/Harden. Assuming KAT ends up in Minny, I see either him or Lavine becoming the true leader and go-to guy on that team, not Wiggins.

Also, many people overrate his rookie season. He put up solid numbers, but his overall efficiency was not good. The only reason his numbers were decent is because he's on a lousy team (someone has to shoot/score) and was able to play 36 minutes a night.You literally never watched him at all this year. You''re just parroting shit you heard from when he was at Kentucky. He turned into a super-aggressive player this year. You also supposedly call him soft? The guy, as a rookie, has an elite post game in relation to any wing in the NBA. How many NBA wings, let alone a rookie, are willing to play in the post so often?:facepalm

Your assessment of Wiggins is so far off that it's a miracle your head isn't permanently lodged up your ass.

[FireDavidKahn]

He plays in a very small market, on a team that is going to finish in the bottom 5, and he has to compete in the West, so I highly doubt he will make it.
"small", which Minneapolis isn't btw, don't mean jack. If a kid is a stud, he is a stud and the following will come. KG, Love....They didn't make it:facepalm

[noob cake]

He'll have to break 15 PER first. Inefficient offensive player with below average impact on rebounds and blocks at SF position.

Never going to be a star.

[Lebron23]

NO. Unless he average over 20 ppg on a good shooting percentages. And if the NBA Coaches are gonna select him as an NBA All Star Reserve.

[NBAplayoffs2001]

Anyone who says he can't create his own shot has never seen a Timberwolves game. The kids step back jumper is incredible.

He has a chance to be an all-star very soon, just the West js so stacked I don't know who he could beat out, unless he has an incredible season and the Wolves are in playoff contention.

But I see superstar in his future. Needs to work in his handles. But his athleticism, his shot, his slashing ability, his ability to finish at the rim with contact is very, very impressive and he's only like 20 years old.

Dude is going to blow up

His decision making/passing/ballhandling leaves a lot to be desired. Which makes it even more scary that such a raw 19 year old could nearly average 20 points in the Western Conference despite many flaws he will eventually improve.

[MEB2kDeez]

Maybe in 2 or 3 more seasons

[Sportal]

Too hard out West, would have to have an amazing off-season.

Could happen in a couple of years though.

[LosBulls]

I think he will make it next year over a guy like Thompson (No knock on Klay)

[T_L_P]

I think we found Cocaine80s alt.

:roll: Lavine is one of the worst players in the league.

KAT got that leader role on lock. :pimp:

[Lebron23]

I think he will make it next year over a guy like Thompson (No knock on Klay)


Thompson is more popular. And He's currently better than Wiggins.

[Dbrog]

There's no way he makes it without being voted in. See: Love on Twolves.
Also to the person who said Wiggins doesn't have "the hunger" or whatever, plz go watch him play.

[JellyBean]

It is possible. If he has a strong start to the season, he will get the votes.

[bballnoob1192]

not in the west.

[Harison]

In the East it would be possible, but I dont see it happening in stacked West, at least not for a couple of seasons.

Of course, injuries may change the picture, as well as it will be interesting to see how much Wiggins improves in his 2nd season.

[midatlantic09]

:roll: @ many of you talking about this guy being an all-star. The guy is one of the most inefficient starters in the NBA. Don't let the numbers fool you....look at the team he was on, his limited skill set, and how many minutes he got to play each game. Him putting up numbers is like Evan Turner putting up 19/5/5 in Philly.

Dude's fools gold with zero swagger, imo.

[inclinerator]

the anthony davis of sgs/sfs

[Angel Face]

I think he can, but the one thing that will hinder him from being one will be their team's record and talent in west is deeper compared to east.

[JtotheIzzo]

No hunger? Did some of you morons ever watch him play, kid goes hard.

Can't create his own shot? Did some of you morons ever watch him play, kid goes hard.

Wiggins will not be an all star next year, but he will in year three.

Its funny how little people wach guys play and spout off like they have their game AND personality and demeanor figured out because of something some guest on Cowherd spouted in November 2014.


It doesn't take a brain surgeon to see the moves he is actually pulling off and recognize how high the ceiling is, nor does it take a rocket scientist to see the steep improvement graph in the rookie year.

Plus calling him soft? Has a rookie ever logged that much time without even remotely being hurt?

[ISHGoat]

the anthony davis of sgs/sfs

hes ugly af, has a unibrow, and is a top 3 player in the league?:biggums:

[Fallen Angel]

You guys are talking about PER, stats, and mentality.

THE GAME IS IN FREAKING TORONTO! HE'S FROM TORONTO.

We're in the social media era where it takes one amazing dunk to break Twitter. All he needs is a couple highlight plays and from his votes from Minnesota added with his votes from Canadian fans added to the votes he'll get from Twitter followers he's bound to be at least Top 5 in Forward voting for the All-Star game.

[noob cake]

the anthony davis of sgs/sfs

Anthony Davis dropping historic efficiencies. Wiggins worst ROY in terms of efficiency in the last decade. Not even at league average efficiency.

But but but, he was a rookie. Why has the last 13 out of 14 (unimjured) ROY achieved at least 15 PER?

[veilside23]

Well i think kobe can make way for wiggins who else would make it klay thompson maybe...

But hey all star is mostly social media, remember when CB4 did that commercial to garner a higher % of vote's he said he is from Texas and even wore a cowboy hat. I am pretty sure Wiggins will be supported by Canada and there is no reason why. If he gets voted and gets to the all star game he would definitely remember that and being a hometown kid, they would do everything to possibly lure Wiggins to play for them and am sure Andrew would love that but of course Timberwolves will not let him go just like that.

[inclinerator]

Anthony Davis dropping historic efficiencies. Wiggins worst ROY in terms of efficiency in the last decade. Not even at league average efficiency.

But but but, he was a rookie. Why has the last 13 out of 14 (unimjured) ROY achieved at least 15 PER?
wat i meant is he needs to be bird fed

[UK2K]

"small", which Minneapolis isn't btw, don't mean jack. If a kid is a stud, he is a stud and the following will come. KG, Love....They didn't make it:facepalm
Right?

Since you can't leave your house for 9 months out of the year, what else is there to do but watch TV?

Although Minn has the 15th largest television market, they have the 15th smallest NBA market.

Guess everyone is watching the outdoors channel.

[FireDavidKahn]

Right?

Since you can't leave your house for 9 months out of the year, what else is there to do but watch TV?

Although Minn has the 15th largest television market, they have the 15th smallest NBA market.

Guess everyone is watching the outdoors channel.
Once again, false.

[Legends66NBA7]

All-Star games rely on 4 main things:

1) On court production (has to be the biggest factor)
2) Team record (deciding factor for the most part)
3) Popularity (player himself get there on name alone)
4) Media market (the players location and hype can get him in the game alone)


Considering the game will be in Toronto, #3 can obviously get him there and a bit of #4 too. But I dont see Wiggins being good enough in his sophomore year, nor his team playing that well (very likely going to be another lottery season, bottom 3-5 record).