Who should Wembanyama play 4, from a collector's perspective

Nomad · 04-30-2023, 06:45 PM

Just popped into my mind that there is a heroic debate to be had in which team Wembanyama should play for, in terms of which would best serve the hobby's interest in having a new MJ, or at least Wilt Chamberlain.

This Bleacher Report article takes it team by team.

anusinha · 04-30-2023, 10:48 PM

Lakers

SupermanBrandon · 04-30-2023, 11:00 PM

Cowboys, Lakers, Yankees, Bama

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mfw13 · 04-30-2023, 11:38 PM

Of the teams in the lottery, Chicago or Toronto would be the best landing spots, along with maybe Houston.

OKC would be intriguing from a basketball standpoint, since they're already on the rise.

Indiana/Utah/Portland probably the worst possible destinations.

anusinha · 04-30-2023, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SupermanBrandon

Cowboys, Lakers, Yankees, Bama

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thenightman · 04-30-2023, 11:45 PM

Of the lottery teams, the top-3 teams he could play for that would be best for the hobby would be...

3.) New Orleans - The possibility of him and Zion would be lethal.
2.) Charlotte - Replace Zion with Lamelo
1.) Orlando - Could you imagine a 5 of Wemb, Bol, Franz, Banchero, and Fultz?

The worst 3 teams he could play for would be...

3.) Detroit - Can't even drink the water.
2.) Portland - Gotta dodge molatov cocktails just to get to the arena.
1.) Houston - The night life will get him killed.

Nomad · 05-01-2023, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

Indiana/Utah/Portland probably the worst possible destinations.

Agreed on Indy, as the article mentions Nesmith would lose his starting power forward role. The punch line being 6'5.

ninjacookies · 05-01-2023, 12:43 AM

Anywhere but Detroit for his real life and hobby outlook.

Doesn't matter where else he lands, the money will be crazy.

Archangel1775 · 05-01-2023, 02:37 AM

IMG in Florida, then off to Duke.

drobfan8 · 05-01-2023, 03:21 AM

Well the Spurs do a pretty good job of nurturing a no. 1 pick.

Just saying

peterose4hof · 05-01-2023, 09:02 AM

Dallas! Luka + Victor = hobby bliss

oldgoldy97 · 05-01-2023, 09:07 AM

A transcendent player can go anywhere and have value.

DaBears1985 · 05-01-2023, 09:27 AM

Yankees, assuming he has a 98 mph fastball

TheFrenzy · 05-01-2023, 09:57 AM

Mavericks.

indyguy · 05-01-2023, 10:13 AM

Pacers might actually be the best fit for him out of the lottery teams. Stretch 4 with a true rim protector behind him in Turner.

You'd also benefit from a point guard on the rise in Haliburton.

Their offense is already in place for ball movement and shooting 3s.

But, 6.8% chance to land the first pick, so it won't be happening.

Nomad · 05-01-2023, 11:10 AM

I think that Charlotte would cause a lot of collectors to rejoice, because then their primary 2020 investment wouldn't have to change teams to have a shot. Ditto Mavs.

I don't know about other actually good teams, but the kind of mentorship that Turner, Nesmith, Nembhard, McConnell provide gotta be good for development.

byronscott4ever · 05-01-2023, 11:16 AM

Spurs

PejaD · 05-02-2023, 01:04 AM

A large market team that will contend within a few years. I think only Dallas and Chicago qualify by this criteria, but there is a 95% chance Vic will not end up on those teams.

Stackfan · 05-02-2023, 11:41 AM

Spurs or Pistons. He will lead the spurs, or will push Detroit from last to playoff team with a healthy Cade returning.

rifleman69 · 05-02-2023, 11:45 AM

Los Spurs.

Blake050 · 05-03-2023, 02:48 PM

As a San Antonio resident, I'd love for him to come here. We need some excitement. The Spurs games I went to were maybe half full this season.

Easycards · 05-03-2023, 03:06 PM

I know people will go crazy in year 1, and I’ll assume he’ll pan out and be a hell of a player. What I’m interested to see is how he’ll be valued 5-10 years down the road from a hobby point of view. Will he be in Lebron/Curry/Kobe territory one day or will be in Embiid/Joker/Duncan territory? The gap is wider in the hobby than in reality between those groups.

dizzy4111 · 05-03-2023, 07:24 PM

Pacers would break the league

the mesiah · 05-04-2023, 07:15 AM

Whatever team has the BEST foot , leg , ankle , knee doctors money can buy!

SupermanBrandon · 05-04-2023, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Easycards

I know people will go crazy in year 1, and I’ll assume he’ll pan out and be a hell of a player. What I’m interested to see is how he’ll be valued 5-10 years down the road from a hobby point of view. Will he be in Lebron/Curry/Kobe territory one day or will be in Embiid/Joker/Duncan territory? The gap is wider in the hobby than in reality between those groups.

He could also be Zion territory

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mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 16,971	Of the teams in the lottery, Chicago or Toronto would be the best landing spots, along with maybe Houston. OKC would be intriguing from a basketball standpoint, since they're already on the rise. Indiana/Utah/Portland probably the worst possible destinations.

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thenightman Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 6,525	Of the lottery teams, the top-3 teams he could play for that would be best for the hobby would be... 3.) New Orleans - The possibility of him and Zion would be lethal. 2.) Charlotte - Replace Zion with Lamelo 1.) Orlando - Could you imagine a 5 of Wemb, Bol, Franz, Banchero, and Fultz? The worst 3 teams he could play for would be... 3.) Detroit - Can't even drink the water. 2.) Portland - Gotta dodge molatov cocktails just to get to the arena. 1.) Houston - The night life will get him killed.

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peterose4hof Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,264 peterose4hof	Dallas! Luka + Victor = hobby bliss

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oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 49,171	A transcendent player can go anywhere and have value.

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DaBears1985 Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 465	Yankees, assuming he has a 98 mph fastball

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indyguy Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8,512 arndru indyguyat	Pacers might actually be the best fit for him out of the lottery teams. Stretch 4 with a true rim protector behind him in Turner. You'd also benefit from a point guard on the rise in Haliburton. Their offense is already in place for ball movement and shooting 3s. But, 6.8% chance to land the first pick, so it won't be happening.

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Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,832	I think that Charlotte would cause a lot of collectors to rejoice, because then their primary 2020 investment wouldn't have to change teams to have a shot. Ditto Mavs. I don't know about other actually good teams, but the kind of mentorship that Turner, Nesmith, Nembhard, McConnell provide gotta be good for development. Last edited by Nomad; 05-01-2023 at 11:12 AM.

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PejaD Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,062	A large market team that will contend within a few years. I think only Dallas and Chicago qualify by this criteria, but there is a 95% chance Vic will not end up on those teams.

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Stackfan Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 3,492	Spurs or Pistons. He will lead the spurs, or will push Detroit from last to playoff team with a healthy Cade returning.

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Blake050 Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 562	As a San Antonio resident, I'd love for him to come here. We need some excitement. The Spurs games I went to were maybe half full this season.

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