ESPN: Would you rather have Giannis/Jabari or Towns/Wiggins?

JMys55 · 12-21-2016, 06:32 PM

Who has access to this article? Curious know what the ESPN opinion is here.

Vote for fun.

Do Bucks or Wolves have the best young duo in the NBA? - NBA

daeve · 12-21-2016, 06:45 PM

its uploaded on reddit... now that Giannis has taken the leap, and neither of Wiggins/Towns has really done much to improve, I gotta go with the Bucks

link - https://np.reddit.com/r/MkeBucks/com...esota_now_has/

drobfan8 · 12-21-2016, 07:01 PM

I like the Bucks pairing at the moment too.

They have length and athleticism and run the break so well.

KAT and Wiggy need to show me they can get stops and win games. all flash and no substance yet.

pingbling23 · 12-21-2016, 07:02 PM

I voted bucks. Giannis is the difference maker for me.

daeve · 12-21-2016, 07:07 PM

also, its not a huge sample yet, but Giannis is shooting 38% from 3 in December. It's like he took a leap in November and already a smaller leap

stevenhsu · 12-21-2016, 07:32 PM

I personally think Wiggins is the difference , if he can stand up a little more, then the Wolves shall get the vote.

imbluestreak23 · 12-21-2016, 08:01 PM

Tough question. Wiggins and Parker are meh, but Towns will be the top 1-2 center in the league for the next decade, and Giannis is the most gifted athlete with the potential to be the best 1-2-3 player on the court if he develops a consistent jumper.

jcardstore · 12-21-2016, 08:10 PM

Giannis has MVP potential. I don't see MVP potential in either Wiggins or Towns. Giannis is a generational talent IMO. I also think Parker will be a 22-8-4 guy which I don't see Wiggins ever being.

When all is said and done I think in terms of quality of career it will be Giannis --> Towns --> Parker --> Wiggins

jifengjeff · 12-21-2016, 08:16 PM

Giannis and Towns

JMys55 · 12-21-2016, 08:26 PM

I see what you did there

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Originally Posted by jifengjeff

Giannis and Towns

jifengjeff · 12-21-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JMys55

I see what you did there

bdrr · 12-21-2016, 08:59 PM

Why isn't Towns Lavine an option.

Rareairx23 · 12-21-2016, 09:07 PM

Its not about giannis for me, but the progression of jabari, those two are very solid and consistent it seems

JMys55 · 12-21-2016, 09:11 PM

Of the 42 votes, 60% selected Towns/Wiggins; however, most of the comments point to Giannis/Jabari. Let's hear from the majority on here!

imbluestreak23 · 12-21-2016, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JMys55

Of the 42 votes, 60% selected Towns/Wiggins; however, most of the comments point to Giannis/Jabari. Let's hear from the majority on here!

Wiggins stash protectors?

stevenhsu · 12-21-2016, 09:20 PM

I dunno if it's me or not, but throughout the years I watched NBA, an all-around guy always needs someone very dominate on scoring to win the Championship.
And the reason is very simple, you can't always score a lot and do a lot of things at the same time, if you really do, you'll gonna take mos to the shots to make it happen, and that will make you easily to guard, Parker is great this season , but it appears the Bucks still needs help to get to another level even with both Giannis and Parker playing well.

Centers are always harder to find, especially one all-around Center which is good on both offensive and defensive ends, which means everything is on Wiggins. If he can fullfill the expectation , then they'll become an unstoppable force.

I have left many comments about Wiggins not playing well enough in the past, but still he does have the potential to be the guy, and if he does, then the Wolves dual will get the vote.

ThoseBackPages · 12-21-2016, 09:38 PM

This is tough. Which pair will play with Bron?

JMys55 · 12-21-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

This is tough. Which pair will play with Bron?

We won't know yet. Whoever becomes perennial all stars and wins at least one championship is where LeBron will sign.

Then the other pair will sign with Golden State.

dherm360 · 12-21-2016, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by stevenhsu

I dunno if it's me or not, but throughout the years I watched NBA, an all-around guy always needs someone very dominate on scoring to win the Championship.
And the reason is very simple, you can't always score a lot and do a lot of things at the same time, if you really do, you'll gonna take mos to the shots to make it happen, and that will make you easily to guard, Parker is great this season , but it appears the Bucks still needs help to get to another level even with both Giannis and Parker playing well.

Centers are always harder to find, especially one all-around Center which is good on both offensive and defensive ends, which means everything is on Wiggins. If he can fullfill the expectation , then they'll become an unstoppable force.

I have left many comments about Wiggins not playing well enough in the past, but still he does have the potential to be the guy, and if he does, then the Wolves dual will get the vote.

Khris Middleton is hurt and will help take pressure off both when he returns

daeve · 12-21-2016, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenhsu

I dunno if it's me or not, but throughout the years I watched NBA, an all-around guy always needs someone very dominate on scoring to win the Championship.
And the reason is very simple, you can't always score a lot and do a lot of things at the same time, if you really do, you'll gonna take mos to the shots to make it happen, and that will make you easily to guard, Parker is great this season , but it appears the Bucks still needs help to get to another level even with both Giannis and Parker playing well.

Centers are always harder to find, especially one all-around Center which is good on both offensive and defensive ends, which means everything is on Wiggins. If he can fullfill the expectation , then they'll become an unstoppable force.

I have left many comments about Wiggins not playing well enough in the past, but still he does have the potential to be the guy, and if he does, then the Wolves dual will get the vote.

Thats where Middleton comes in

jifengjeff · 12-21-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JMys55

We won't know yet. Whoever becomes perennial all stars and wins at least one championship is where LeBron will sign.

Then the other pair will sign with Golden State.

Lol post of the day

yiguiri2002 · 12-21-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JMys55

We won't know yet. Whoever becomes perennial all stars and wins at least one championship is where LeBron will sign.

Then the other pair will sign with Golden State.

Brilliant. Just brilliant.

yiguiri2002 · 12-21-2016, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bdrr

Why isn't Towns Lavine an option.

I don't get this either. He's a better prospect than Wiggins right now.

Wolves4Life · 12-21-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Giannis has MVP potential. I don't see MVP potential in either Wiggins or Towns. Giannis is a generational talent IMO. I also think Parker will be a 22-8-4 guy which I don't see Wiggins ever being.

When all is said and done I think in terms of quality of career it will be Giannis --> Towns --> Parker --> Wiggins

This is Giannis first good year let's slow down on "MVP potential. Towns was great last year and is getting even better. Wiggins has his moments but he's gotten better each year and is a year behind Giannis. Bucks and Wolves are both lucky to have great talent. Bucks might reach playoffs before Wolves mainly do to a weaker conference but I think both teams are happy with the talent they have. As for the poll. I obviously picked Wolves because both guys have produced each year they played and (knock on wood) stayed healthy.,

adam711 · 12-22-2016, 02:31 AM

https://theringer.com/battle-of-the-...331#.56mheemoi

Interesting Simmons article that ties into this discussion a bit. Has Giannis as his #1 trade value player in league. I'd give Giannis/Jabari the slight edge due to Giannis's ascension from the past 8 months.

View Poll Results: Would you take Giannis/Jabari or Towns/Wiggins?
Giannis/Jabari	109	45.61%
Towns/Wiggins	130	54.39%
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12-21-2016, 07:01 PM	#3
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,780 drobfan8 drobfan8	I like the Bucks pairing at the moment too. They have length and athleticism and run the break so well. KAT and Wiggy need to show me they can get stops and win games. all flash and no substance yet. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

12-21-2016, 08:10 PM	#8
jcardstore Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 21,619 Jcardstore	Giannis has MVP potential. I don't see MVP potential in either Wiggins or Towns. Giannis is a generational talent IMO. I also think Parker will be a 22-8-4 guy which I don't see Wiggins ever being. When all is said and done I think in terms of quality of career it will be Giannis --> Towns --> Parker --> Wiggins __________________ Just moonwalking through hell on my last brain cell

12-21-2016, 08:16 PM	#9
jifengjeff Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,312 jifengjeff jifengjeff	Giannis and Towns __________________ Go Lakers！

12-21-2016, 08:59 PM	#12
bdrr Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Washington, DC but Los Angeles at heart. Posts: 13,315	Why isn't Towns Lavine an option. __________________ ~~I am the Lauri Markkanen hype machine.~~ ~~Haha. Kill me.~~ WHAT NOW, B*****S, LAURI 4EVA

12-21-2016, 06:32 PM	#1
JMys55 Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA Posts: 608 slymys55	ESPN: Would you rather have Giannis/Jabari or Towns/Wiggins? Who has access to this article? Curious know what the ESPN opinion is here. Vote for fun. Do Bucks or Wolves have the best young duo in the NBA? - NBA

12-21-2016, 06:45 PM	#2
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,119 accrules	its uploaded on reddit... now that Giannis has taken the leap, and neither of Wiggins/Towns has really done much to improve, I gotta go with the Bucks link - https://np.reddit.com/r/MkeBucks/com...esota_now_has/

12-21-2016, 07:02 PM	#4
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,935 pingbling23	I voted bucks. Giannis is the difference maker for me.

12-21-2016, 07:07 PM	#5
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,119 accrules	also, its not a huge sample yet, but Giannis is shooting 38% from 3 in December. It's like he took a leap in November and already a smaller leap

12-21-2016, 07:32 PM	#6
stevenhsu Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey & Taiwan Posts: 657	I personally think Wiggins is the difference , if he can stand up a little more, then the Wolves shall get the vote.

12-21-2016, 08:01 PM	#7
imbluestreak23 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Meandering the matrix code that the hobby/forum overlords spit out Posts: 17,530 shortslabs	Tough question. Wiggins and Parker are meh, but Towns will be the top 1-2 center in the league for the next decade, and Giannis is the most gifted athlete with the potential to be the best 1-2-3 player on the court if he develops a consistent jumper.

12-21-2016, 09:07 PM	#13
Rareairx23 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: new hampshire Posts: 6,795 2011champs41	Its not about giannis for me, but the progression of jabari, those two are very solid and consistent it seems

12-21-2016, 09:11 PM	#14
JMys55 Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA Posts: 608 slymys55	Of the 42 votes, 60% selected Towns/Wiggins; however, most of the comments point to Giannis/Jabari. Let's hear from the majority on here!

12-21-2016, 09:20 PM	#16
stevenhsu Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey & Taiwan Posts: 657	I dunno if it's me or not, but throughout the years I watched NBA, an all-around guy always needs someone very dominate on scoring to win the Championship. And the reason is very simple, you can't always score a lot and do a lot of things at the same time, if you really do, you'll gonna take mos to the shots to make it happen, and that will make you easily to guard, Parker is great this season , but it appears the Bucks still needs help to get to another level even with both Giannis and Parker playing well. Centers are always harder to find, especially one all-around Center which is good on both offensive and defensive ends, which means everything is on Wiggins. If he can fullfill the expectation , then they'll become an unstoppable force. I have left many comments about Wiggins not playing well enough in the past, but still he does have the potential to be the guy, and if he does, then the Wolves dual will get the vote. Last edited by stevenhsu; 12-21-2016 at 09:29 PM.

12-21-2016, 09:38 PM	#17
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 88,891 ThoseBackPages	This is tough. Which pair will play with Bron? __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

12-22-2016, 02:31 AM	#25
adam711 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 730	https://theringer.com/battle-of-the-...331#.56mheemoi Interesting Simmons article that ties into this discussion a bit. Has Giannis as his #1 trade value player in league. I'd give Giannis/Jabari the slight edge due to Giannis's ascension from the past 8 months.